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2 schools in SOUTH PRAIRIE 70

North Dakota · 566 students · 1 city

SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 reports 2 public K-12 schools and approximately 566 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size of 283.

4-year change in SOUTH PRAIRIE 70

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
566
+55 (+11%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn North DakotaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
566#30 of 35#8,909 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#31 of 35N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.3:1#29 of 34#4,776 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
23.7%#23 of 35#7,173 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside SOUTH PRAIRIE 70

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 447 to 566 students (up 27%) and from 35 to 40 full-time teachers (up 14%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
SOUTH PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMinotElementaryPK-08411
SOUTH PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOLMinotHigh09-12155

About SOUTH PRAIRIE 70

As a low-population district in North Dakota, SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 educates 566 students across 2 schools.

For a sense of the school types, SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 consists of 1 elementary and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 runs about 283 students per school, 19% noticeably above the state mean of roughly 238.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 566 students, grew 11% from the 511 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in SOUTH PRAIRIE 70?
SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 operates 2 public K-12 schools in North Dakota, serving approximately 566 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in SOUTH PRAIRIE 70?
SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in SOUTH PRAIRIE 70?
SOUTH PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the largest public school in SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 by enrollment, with approximately 411 students.
What grade levels does SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 serve?
SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.