Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie View Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie View Elementary School's student population of 614 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie View Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#69 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
51%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie View Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Prairie View Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eden Lake Elementary School, Cedar Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
614 students attend Prairie View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Prairie View Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School offer ?
Prairie View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prairie View Elementary School part of?
Prairie View Elementary School is part of Eden Prairie Public School District.
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