Very Good
#586 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 29% in state
Prairie Seeds EL School Academy
Elementary School · PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY
6200 W BROADWAY AVE, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#586 of 1,992
In Brooklyn Park
#7 of 28
public schools
In district
#1 of 3
PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Prairie Seeds EL School Academy
Elementary School in Brooklyn Park · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Prairie Seeds EL School Academy
Prairie Seeds EL School Academy is a public elementary school in Brooklyn Park, MN, part of PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY. Prairie Seeds EL School Academy serves approximately 357 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Prairie Seeds EL School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #586 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Structured state assessment records for Prairie Seeds EL School Academy show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Prairie Seeds EL School Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Prairie Seeds EL School Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Prairie Seeds EL School Academy — Students at Prairie Seeds EL School Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
71.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.
How Prairie Seeds EL School Academy Compares
See how Prairie Seeds EL School Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
6200 W BROADWAY AVE, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Prairie Seeds EL School Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION (rated 8.0/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby New Hope), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Crystal), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn Park, see our Brooklyn Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55428 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$69,004
Median Home Value
$277,900
Median Rent
$1,291/mo
Population
32,679
College Educated
28.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Median Age
37.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prairie Seeds EL School Academy
What grades does Prairie Seeds EL School Academy serve?
Prairie Seeds EL School Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie Seeds EL School Academy?
Prairie Seeds EL School Academy has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds EL School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds EL School Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Seeds EL School Academy rank in MN?
Prairie Seeds EL School Academy ranks #586 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Prairie Seeds EL School Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Seeds EL School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Prairie Seeds EL School Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Seeds EL School Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prairie Seeds EL School Academy a charter school?
Yes, Prairie Seeds EL School Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Prairie Seeds EL School Academy a Title I school?
No, Prairie Seeds EL School Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Seeds EL School Academy?
71.7% of students at Prairie Seeds EL School Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.7%
- Phone
- (763) 450-1388
Resources & Links
District
PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY- District Enrollment
- 824
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,093
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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