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Spring Prairie Elementary
Elementary School · HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOX 608, Hawley, MN 56549
Enrollment
18
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
18
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Spring Prairie Elementary
Spring Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school in Hawley, MN, part of the HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 18 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 75% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $100,326, where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 18 students, Spring Prairie Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, Spring Prairie Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Located in a rural area, Spring Prairie Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 18 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Address
- BOX 608, Hawley, MN 56549
- Phone
- (218) 483-3316
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 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: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 75% (2019) to 75% (2022).
Location
BOX 608, Hawley, MN 56549
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Spring Prairie Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dorothy Dodds Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 13.5 miles away, in nearby Moorhead). Another option is ULEN-HITTERDAL ELEMENTARY (rated 8.0/10, 13.1 miles away, in nearby Ulen). Additionally, Robert Asp Elementary (rated 6.0/10, 15.3 miles away, in nearby Moorhead). For more schools in Hawley, see our Hawley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HAWLEY ELEMENTARY Hawley | 7.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative Hawley | 7.1 mi | 5.3 |
| INTENSIVE INTERAGENCY PROGRAM Hawley | 7.1 mi | — |
| Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills P Hawley | 7.1 mi | — |
| HAWLEY SECONDARY Hawley | 7.2 mi | 6.0 |
| DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON MIDDLE SCH Glyndon | 7.9 mi | 6.0 |
| DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON SENIOR HIGH Glyndon | 7.9 mi | 5.9 |
| ULEN-HITTERDAL ELEMENTARY Ulen | 13.1 mi | 8.0 |
| ULEN-HITTERDAL SECONDARY Ulen | 13.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Elementary Dilworth | 12.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Dorothy Dodds Elementary School Moorhead | 13.5 mi | 8.1 |
| HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL Moorhead | 13.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Moorhead ALC Moorhead | 14.4 mi | 7.3 |
| West Central Academy-N Moorhead | 14.4 mi | — |
| BARNESVILLE SECONDARY Barnesville | 20.0 mi | 7.3 |
| BARNESVILLE ELEMENTARY Barnesville | 20.0 mi | 4.9 |
| MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL Moorhead | 14.7 mi | 6.0 |
| PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Moorhead | 15.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Robert Asp Elementary Moorhead | 15.3 mi | 6.0 |
| West Central Academy-S Moorhead | 15.4 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56549 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,326
Median Home Value
$317,500
Median Rent
$750/mo
Population
4,656
College Educated
35.9%
Homeownership
83.7%
Avg Commute
27.4 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
41
Community Profile
The community surrounding Spring Prairie Elementary has a median household income of $100,326. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $317,500, with a median rent of $750/month. The local poverty rate of 4.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Detroit Lakes, MN | — |
| BLACKBERRY SDA SCHOOL Grand Rapids, MN | — |
| Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers Sauk Rapids, MN | — |
| Big Lake Online K-5 Big Lake, MN | — |
| Big Stone Colony Elementary Clinton, MN | — |
| CVA PASCAL Elementary School (K-5) Minneapolis, MN | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Spring Prairie Elementary
What grades does Spring Prairie Elementary serve?
Spring Prairie Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Spring Prairie Elementary?
Spring Prairie Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 18 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Prairie Elementary is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Spring Prairie Elementary?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Spring Prairie Elementary has 25.0% math proficiency and 75.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Spring Prairie Elementary a charter school?
No, Spring Prairie Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Prairie Elementary a Title I school?
No, Spring Prairie Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Prairie Elementary?
83.3% of students at Spring Prairie Elementary 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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Average (565/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Hawley). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 18
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Phone
- (218) 483-3316
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,062
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,422
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