Enrollment
26
Elementary
DISTRICT 302 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 272340004770
Prairie Meadows Learning Center
650 AGNES ST, SPICER, MN 56288 · (320) 796-2443 · Kandiyohi County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL26 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
3.4:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
12 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 26 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where Prairie Meadows Learning Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Kandiyohi County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 26 | #1,060 of 1,130 | #7 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
26
+14 (+117%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
3.4:1
was 2.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26 | 7.6 | 3.4:1 | 46% (12) |
| 2023-24 | 17 | 7 | 2.4:1 | 53% (9) |
| 2022-23 | 22 | 6.3 | 3.5:1 | 73% (16) |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 6 | 2.0:1 | 33% (4) |
| 2017-18 | 5 | 5.2 | 1.0:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 16 | 3 | 5.3:1 | 38% (6) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Prairie Meadows Learning Center.
Since 2017-18: students up 420% (5 to 26); teachers up 46% (5.2 to 7.6).
About Prairie Meadows Learning Center
Prairie Meadows Learning Center is a very small elementary school in SPICER, Minnesota. It teaches 26 students in pre-K. It has 92% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Minnesota (about 344).
Within NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT, Prairie Meadows Learning Center is one of 5 schools. The district enrolls 1,518 students.
More than half of enrollment at Prairie Meadows Learning Center is White: 65%. Other groups include 23% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 4% Native American. The county population is about 79% White.
A staff of 7.6 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 3.4:1. The average for elementary schools in Minnesota, 13.7:1, is higher. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 46%. Among public schools in Kandiyohi County, the average eligibility rate is 54%.
In Kandiyohi County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $76,592, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 28%, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. The county has 22 public schools and about 6,213 students.
Prairie Meadows Learning Center's closest public school neighbor is PRAIRIE WOODS ELEMENTARY, about 3.9 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 5 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Prairie Meadows Learning Center's location as Rural: Fringe.
Reported enrollment: 12 (2020-21) and 26 (2024-25). These figures may describe different sets of grades. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 2.0:1 to 3.4:1.
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Kandiyohi County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
44,079
Census ACS
Median income
$76,592
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
6,213 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT
- PRAIRIE WOODS ELEMENTARYElementary · 578 students
- NEW LONDON-SPICER MIDDLEMiddle · 454 students
- NEW LONDON-SPICER SR.High · 448 students
- NEW LONDON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLHigh · 12 students
Nearby schools
- PRAIRIE WOODS ELEMENTARY3.9 mi · 578
- NEW LONDON-SPICER SR.4.1 mi · 448
- NEW LONDON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL4.1 mi · 12
- NEW LONDON-SPICER MIDDLE4.1 mi · 454
- SWWC ELC - New London4.1 mi · 36
- Willmar Senior High6.2 mi · 1,205
Frequently asked questions
About Prairie Meadows Learning CenterHow many students attend Prairie Meadows Learning Center?
Prairie Meadows Learning Center enrolls approximately 26 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Prairie Meadows Learning Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Prairie Meadows Learning Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Prairie Meadows Learning Center have?
Prairie Meadows Learning Center employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.4:1.
How diverse is Prairie Meadows Learning Center?
Prairie Meadows Learning Center reports a student body of 65% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more.
What district is Prairie Meadows Learning Center in?
Prairie Meadows Learning Center is part of NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.