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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Spring Prairie Elementary
Elementary School in Hawley · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Spring Prairie Elementary
Spring Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school in Hawley, MN, part of HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Spring Prairie Elementary serves approximately 18 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Spring Prairie Elementary show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 18 students, Spring Prairie Elementary 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 9:1 students to teachers, Spring Prairie Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Spring Prairie Elementary sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
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 28 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
Location
BOX 608, Hawley, MN 56549
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Spring Prairie Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BARNESVILLE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.9/10, 20.0 miles away, in nearby Barnesville). Another option is HAWLEY ELEMENTARY (rated 7.4/10, 7.1 miles away). Additionally, Dorothy Dodds Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 13.5 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 | 7.4 |
| Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative Hawley | 7.1 mi | 3.7 |
| INTENSIVE INTERAGENCY PROGRAM Hawley | 7.1 mi | — |
| Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills P Hawley | 7.1 mi | — |
| HAWLEY SECONDARY Hawley | 7.2 mi | 7.1 |
| DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON MIDDLE SCH Glyndon | 7.9 mi | 5.9 |
| DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON SENIOR HIGH Glyndon | 7.9 mi | 6.8 |
| ULEN-HITTERDAL ELEMENTARY Ulen | 13.1 mi | 6.8 |
| ULEN-HITTERDAL SECONDARY Ulen | 13.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Elementary Dilworth | 12.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Dorothy Dodds Elementary School Moorhead | 13.5 mi | 7.1 |
| HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL Moorhead | 13.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Moorhead ALC Moorhead | 14.4 mi | 7.0 |
| West Central Academy-N Moorhead | 14.4 mi | — |
| BARNESVILLE SECONDARY Barnesville | 20.0 mi | 8.4 |
| BARNESVILLE ELEMENTARY Barnesville | 20.0 mi | 7.9 |
| MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL Moorhead | 14.7 mi | 6.7 |
| PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Moorhead | 15.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Robert Asp Elementary Moorhead | 15.3 mi | 4.3 |
| West Central Academy-S Moorhead | 15.4 mi | 5.6 |
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
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| Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers Sauk Rapids, MN | — |
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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 loaded state assessment records, Spring Prairie Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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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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
Resources & Links
District
HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,062
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,422
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