- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hawley, MN
Spring Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271356002240
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Prairie Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Hawley · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Prairie Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Prairie Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hawley, MN.
School address
District: Hawley Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271356002240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Spring Prairie Elementary shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 271356002240 · Hawley, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 26:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawley Elementary (579 students)
Spring Prairie Elementary shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Spring Prairie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hawley Element
Hawley Elementary
579 students
- Hawley Seconda
Hawley Secondary
453 students
- This school 26
Spring Prairie Elementary
26 students
What this shows Spring Prairie Elementary reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Prairie Elementary compares
Spring Prairie Elementary 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 65% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 99% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 93% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,422
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
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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Spring Prairie Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hawley Public School District reports $11,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Prairie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawley Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Prairie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~26 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Spring Prairie Elementary?
Spring Prairie Elementary has 26 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hawley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Prairie Elementary is 26:1, which is 65% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Prairie Elementary?
85.0% of students at Spring Prairie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Prairie Elementary is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Hawley, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Prairie Elementary?
Spring Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Spring Prairie Elementary rank among public schools in Hawley?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Prairie Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hawley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hawley on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawley Public School District?
Besides Spring Prairie Elementary, Hawley Public School District also operates Hawley Elementary (579 students) and Hawley Secondary (453 students). See the Hawley Public School District district page for the complete list.