Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Seeds El School Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Seeds El School Academy's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Prairie Seeds El School Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Seeds El School Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1707 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
92%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lycan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Seeds El School Academy's ranking?
Prairie Seeds El School Academy is ranked #1707 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
359 students attend Prairie Seeds El School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Prairie Seeds El School Academy students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
Prairie Seeds El School Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Seeds El School Academy offer ?
Prairie Seeds El School Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Seeds El School Academy part of?
Prairie Seeds El School Academy is part of Prairie Seeds Academy School District.
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