- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn Park, MN
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Seeds El School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270024003340Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Seeds El School Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Seeds El School Academy has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Seeds El School Academy ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Prairie Seeds Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270024003340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Prairie Seeds El School Academy held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 270024003340 · Brooklyn Park, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
359 enr · 15:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Seeds High School Academy (282 students)
Prairie Seeds El School Academy held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Prairie Seeds El School Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
359 students
- Prairie Seeds
Prairie Seeds High School Academy
282 students
- Prairie Seeds
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
219 students
What this shows Prairie Seeds El School Academy reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Seeds El School Academy compares
Prairie Seeds El School Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,093
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Prairie Seeds El School Academy is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Prairie Seeds Academy reports $16,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Seeds El School Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Seeds High School Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Seeds El School Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Seeds El School Academy
How many students attend Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
Prairie Seeds El School Academy has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds El School Academy is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
71.1% of students at Prairie Seeds El School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Seeds El School Academy is Asian at 91.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
Prairie Seeds El School Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Seeds El School Academy rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Seeds El School Academy ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Brooklyn Park, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brooklyn Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie Seeds Academy?
Besides Prairie Seeds El School Academy, Prairie Seeds Academy also operates Prairie Seeds High School Academy (282 students) and Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy (219 students). See the Prairie Seeds Academy district page for the complete list.