- Enrollment
- 2,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eden Prairie, MN
Prairie View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prairie View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271422000737
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie View Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Eden Prairie · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie View Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Eden Prairie, MN.
School address
District: Eden Prairie Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271422000737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Prairie View Elementary held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 271422000737 · Eden Prairie, MN Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 15.3:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Eden Prairie Senior High (2,844 students)
Prairie View Elementary held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Prairie View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eden Prairie S
Eden Prairie Senior High
2,844 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,860 students
- Eagle Heights 759
Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
759 students
- Oak Point Elem 684
Oak Point Elementary
684 students
- Eden Lake Elem 658
Eden Lake Elementary
658 students
- This school 628
Prairie View Elementary
628 students
What this shows Prairie View Elementary reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie View Elementary compares
Prairie View Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Prairie View Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eden Prairie Public School District reports $15,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Prairie Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eden Lake Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,860
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~628 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie View Elementary
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary?
Prairie View Elementary has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eden Prairie, MN. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 View Elementary?
34.5% of students at Prairie View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prairie View Elementary is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Eden Prairie, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie View Elementary?
Prairie View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie View Elementary rank among schools in Eden Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Eden Prairie, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eden Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Eden Prairie Public School District?
Besides Prairie View Elementary, Eden Prairie Public School District also operates Eden Prairie Senior High (2,844 students), Central Middle School (1,860 students), and Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion (759 students). See the Eden Prairie Public School District district page for the complete list.