Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prairie Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Woods Elementary School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
Prairie Woods Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Woods Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#224 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Woods Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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, Maccray West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Woods Elementary School?
590 students attend Prairie Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Prairie Woods Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Woods Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
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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