Excellent
#90 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 5% in state
Prairie View Elementary School
Elementary School · Elk River Public School District · Otsego, MN
An Elk River Public School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12220 80TH ST NE, Otsego, MN 55330
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie View Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 66% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie View Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,481
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Albertville PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–K | 2.8 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Big Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 1–4 | 3.3 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| Otsego ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 3.5 mi | 549 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elk River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #1 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie View Elementary School is listed in Elk River Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie View Elementary School
Prairie View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Otsego, MN, part of Elk River Public School District, serving approximately 744 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie View Elementary School
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School serve?
Prairie View Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie View Elementary School rank in MN?
Prairie View Elementary School ranks #90 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Prairie View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie View Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Prairie View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prairie View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prairie View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie View Elementary School?
20.7% of students at Prairie View Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (763) 274-6270
- Area population (ZIP 55330)
- 45,080
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55330; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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