- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mankato, MN
Prairie Care Mankato
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Care Mankato, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271878005116
👥 S:T ratio 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Care Mankato earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Mankato · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Care Mankato has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Care Mankato ranks #6 of 6 schools in Mankato, MN.
School address
District: Mankato Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271878005116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Prairie Care Mankato shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-26.1%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 271878005116 · Mankato, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 18:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mankato East Senior High (1,302 students)
Prairie Care Mankato shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-26.1%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Prairie Care Mankato in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mankato East S
Mankato East Senior High
1,302 students
- Mankato West S
Mankato West Senior High
1,232 students
- Prairie Winds
Prairie Winds Middle School
887 students
- Dakota Meadows
Dakota Meadows Middle School
852 students
- Hoover Element 461
Hoover Elementary
461 students
- This school 18
Prairie Care Mankato
18 students
What this shows Prairie Care Mankato reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Care Mankato compares
Prairie Care Mankato is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Prairie Care Mankato is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Mankato Public School District reports $14,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Care Mankato Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato East Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mankato West Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dakota Meadows Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Care Mankato's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~18 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Care Mankato
How many students attend Prairie Care Mankato?
Prairie Care Mankato has 18 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mankato, MN. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Care Mankato?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Care Mankato is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Care Mankato?
60.9% of students at Prairie Care Mankato are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Care Mankato?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Care Mankato is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Mankato, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Care Mankato?
Prairie Care Mankato has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Prairie Care Mankato rank among schools in Mankato?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Care Mankato ranks #6 of 6 schools in Mankato, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mankato on the city page.
What other schools are in Mankato Public School District?
Besides Prairie Care Mankato, Mankato Public School District also operates Mankato East Senior High (1,302 students), Mankato West Senior High (1,232 students), and Prairie Winds Middle School (887 students). See the Mankato Public School District district page for the complete list.