- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn Park, MN
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270024004805Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Prairie Seeds Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270024004805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 270024004805 · Brooklyn Park, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
219 enr · 19.9:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Seeds El School Academy (359 students)
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie Seeds
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
359 students
- Prairie Seeds
Prairie Seeds High School Academy
282 students
- This school
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
219 students
What this shows Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy compares
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is a growing 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
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 219 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: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Asian at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Prairie Seeds Middle 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 Middle School Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Seeds El School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Seeds High School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
How many students attend Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy has 219 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is 19.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
65.6% of students at Prairie Seeds Middle 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 Middle School Academy?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy is Asian at 83.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy?
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middle School Academy rank among middle schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy ranks #3 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Brooklyn Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie Seeds Academy?
Besides Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy, Prairie Seeds Academy also operates Prairie Seeds El School Academy (359 students) and Prairie Seeds High School Academy (282 students). See the Prairie Seeds Academy district page for the complete list.