- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Otsego, MN
Prairie View Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie View Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271137005253
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie View Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Otsego · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 45.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie View Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Otsego, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137005253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Prairie View Middle School grew from 815 students in 2022-23 to 857 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 271137005253 · Otsego, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
953 enr · 45.4:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers Senior High (1,888 students)
Prairie View Middle School grew from 815 students in 2022-23 to 857 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Prairie View Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers Senior
Rogers Senior High
1,888 students
- Elk River Seni
Elk River Senior High
1,562 students
- Rogers Middle
Rogers Middle School
1,077 students
- This school
Prairie View Middle School
953 students
- Prairie View E 755
Prairie View Elementary School
755 students
- Zimmerman High 704
Zimmerman High School
704 students
What this shows Prairie View Middle School reports 953 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie View Middle School compares
Prairie View Middle School 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 | 45.4:1 | ▲ 187% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 63% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 953 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
953
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
45.4:1
students per teacher
- 187% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,958
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 953 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Prairie View Middle School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Elk River Public School District reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie View Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elk River Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zimmerman High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie View Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 53.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 (~953 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie View Middle School
How many students attend Prairie View Middle School?
Prairie View Middle School has 953 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Otsego, MN. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle School is 45.4:1, which is 187% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 189% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie View Middle School?
16.0% of students at Prairie View Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie View Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie View Middle School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Otsego, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie View Middle School?
Prairie View Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 View Middle School rank among elementary schools in Otsego?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Otsego, 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 Otsego on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk River Public School District?
Besides Prairie View Middle School, Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students), Elk River Senior High (1,562 students), and Rogers Middle School (1,077 students). See the Elk River Public School District district page for the complete list.