Prairie Seeds Academy is a charter school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States, a northwest suburb of Minneapolis. PSA is an IB World School, and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Serving 357 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 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
Top Rankings
Prairie Seeds El School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Prairie Seeds El School Academy's student population of 357 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
'inspired global thinkers, who will understand the importance of inquiry, lifelong learning, intercultural awareness, respect, and adaptability as they become future leaders.'
School Mascot
Lycans
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 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1707 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
90%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lycans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
357 students attend Prairie Seeds El School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Prairie Seeds El School Academy students are Asian, 6% 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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