- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, MN
Prairiecare
Federal NCES profile for Prairiecare, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273180004784
👥 S:T ratio 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairiecare earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 25
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairiecare has class sizes smaller than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairiecare ranks #1 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180004784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Prairiecare shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 273180004784 · Rochester, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
20 enr · 6.7:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Prairiecare shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Prairiecare in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- This school 20
Prairiecare
20 students
What this shows Prairiecare reports 20 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairiecare compares
Prairiecare is a shrinking 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 58% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 0% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 9% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,804
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.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 5.0%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Prairiecare is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairiecare Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairiecare's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~20 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prairiecare
How many students attend Prairiecare?
Prairiecare has 20 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 35 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairiecare?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairiecare is 6.7:1, which is 58% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 57% 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 Prairiecare?
42.9% of students at Prairiecare are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairiecare?
The largest demographic group at Prairiecare is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairiecare?
Prairiecare has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Prairiecare rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairiecare ranks #1 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Prairiecare, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.