Prairie Woods Elementary School serves 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Prairie Woods Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Woods Elementary School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Woods Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Prairie Woods Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Woods Elementary School is ranked #393 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Prairie Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Woods Elementary School?
579 students attend Prairie Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Prairie Woods Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Woods Elementary School?
Prairie Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Woods Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Prairie Woods Elementary School part of?
Prairie Woods Elementary School is part of New London-Spicer School District.
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