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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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
: 66% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Prairie Woods Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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
What school district is Prairie Woods Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 590 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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