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Southern Plains Education Coop.
Elementary School · SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.
1200 NORTH PARK STREET, Fairmont, MN 56031
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Southern Plains Education Coop.
Elementary School in Fairmont · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Southern Plains Education Coop.
Southern Plains Education Coop. is a public elementary school in Fairmont, MN, part of SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP. Southern Plains Education Coop. serves approximately 17 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 17 students, Southern Plains Education Coop. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Southern Plains Education Coop. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 17 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Address
- 1200 NORTH PARK STREET, Fairmont, MN 56031
- Website
- southernplainsedcoop.org
- Phone
- (507) 238-1472
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
1200 NORTH PARK STREET, Fairmont, MN 56031
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southern Plains Education Coop. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FAIRMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.3 miles away). Another option is ST JAMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 5.1 miles away). Additionally, ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 1.2 miles away). For more schools in Fairmont, see our Fairmont schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN PLAINS AREA LEARNING CNTR. Fairmont | 0.0 mi | 7.2 |
| POSITIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING Fairmont | 0.0 mi | — |
| SOUTHERN PLAINS BRIDGES Fairmont | 0.0 mi | — |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fairmont | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| FAIRMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fairmont | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL Fairmont | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| FAIRMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fairmont | 1.7 mi | — |
| FAIRMONT JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Fairmont | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
| ST JAMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fairmont | 5.1 mi | 6.4 |
| MARTIN LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL Northrop | 5.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch Granada | 6.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch Granada | 6.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S Granada | 6.2 mi | 5.9 |
| TRUMAN ELEMENTARY Truman | 11.2 mi | 6.0 |
| TRUMAN SECONDARY Truman | 11.2 mi | 6.2 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Truman | 11.7 mi | 5.6 |
| SHERBURN ELEMENTARY Sherburn | 13.3 mi | 5.2 |
| North Union High School Armstrong | 18.4 mi | 8.6 |
| MARTIN COUNTY WEST SENIOR HIGH Sherburn | 13.5 mi | 7.7 |
| MARTIN COUNTY WEST JUNIOR HIGH Sherburn | 13.5 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,373
Median Home Value
$175,600
Median Rent
$719/mo
Population
11,800
College Educated
26.2%
Homeownership
68.5%
Avg Commute
15.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Median Age
46.6
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| ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Detroit Lakes, MN | — |
| BLACKBERRY SDA SCHOOL Grand Rapids, MN | — |
| Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers Sauk Rapids, MN | — |
| Big Stone Colony Elementary Clinton, MN | — |
| CVA PASCAL Elementary School (K-5) Minneapolis, MN | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southern Plains Education Coop.
What grades does Southern Plains Education Coop. serve?
Southern Plains Education Coop. serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Southern Plains Education Coop.?
Southern Plains Education Coop. has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Plains Education Coop.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Plains Education Coop. is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Southern Plains Education Coop. a charter school?
No, Southern Plains Education Coop. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Plains Education Coop. a Title I school?
No, Southern Plains Education Coop. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Plains Education Coop.?
52.9% of students at Southern Plains Education Coop. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 17
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.9%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Martin County
- Phone
- (507) 238-1472
Resources & Links
District
SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.- District Enrollment
- 104
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $58,143
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