- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New London, MN
Prairie Woods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272340001141
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Woods Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Woods Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Woods Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New London, MN.
School address
District: New London-Spicer School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272340001141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Prairie Woods Elementary held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 272340001141 · New London, MN Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 15.2:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: New London-Spicer Middle (454 students)
Prairie Woods Elementary held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Prairie Woods Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prairie Woods Elementary
578 students
- New London-Spi
New London-Spicer Middle
454 students
- New London-Spi
New London-Spicer Sr.
448 students
- Prairie Meadow 26
Prairie Meadows Learning Center
26 students
- New London Alt 12
New London Alternative School
12 students
What this shows Prairie Woods Elementary reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Woods Elementary compares
Prairie Woods 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$14,433
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Prairie Woods Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New London-Spicer School District reports $14,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Woods Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London-Spicer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New London-Spicer Sr. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Meadows Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New London Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Woods Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Woods Elementary
How many students attend Prairie Woods Elementary?
Prairie Woods Elementary has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in New London, MN. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Woods Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 4% 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 Woods Elementary?
26.3% of students at Prairie Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Woods Elementary is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in New London, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Woods Elementary?
Prairie Woods Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Woods Elementary rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Woods Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New London, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New London-Spicer School District?
Besides Prairie Woods Elementary, New London-Spicer School District also operates New London-Spicer Middle (454 students), New London-Spicer Sr. (448 students), and Prairie Meadows Learning Center (26 students). See the New London-Spicer School District district page for the complete list.