Parkers Prairie Elementary

Summary:

Parkers Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school serving 256 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. The school is part of the Parkers Prairie Public School District, which is ranked 177 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parkers Prairie Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (96.48%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Woodland Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school consistently performs above the state average in math proficiency, with 3rd-6th grade math scores ranging from 50-60%. However, its reading performance is more mixed, with 4th and 6th grade reading proficiency below the state average. The school's science proficiency is also above average, with 5th grade science at 47.06%.

One notable finding is the significant performance gap between male and female students at Parkers Prairie Elementary, with male students ranking in the top 300 out of 826 Minnesota elementary schools, while female students rank in the bottom 500. Additionally, the school's white students perform relatively poorly, ranking in the bottom 500 out of 730 Minnesota elementary schools. However, the school's low socioeconomic status students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 200 out of 774 Minnesota elementary schools. The school has also seen a significant increase in free and reduced lunch recipients, from 22.83% in 2021-2022 to 36.72% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of students from lower-income households.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 518 S McCornell
       Parkers Prairie, MN  56361-0046


(218) 338-4079

District: Parkers Prairie Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
395th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,211 Help


Students who attend Parkers Prairie Elementary usually attend:

High:    Parkers Prairie Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.7%
Hispanic:
1.2%
Two or more races:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.3% Help


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Compare Details Parkers Prairie Elementary ranks better than 55.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), Hispanic (1.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkers Prairie Elementary is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkers Prairie Elementary is $13,211.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkers Prairie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkers Prairie Elementary 395th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Parkers Prairie Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Parkers Prairie Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkers Prairie Public School District 177th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parkers Prairie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Parkers Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.13 255th 674 62.2%
2004 56.13 345th 676 49.0%
2005 60.51 294th 685 57.1%
2006 69.64 199th 756 73.7%
2007 67.02 244th 777 68.6%
2008 57.54 397th 781 49.2%
2009 43.45 303rd 434 30.2%
2010 54.71 467th 803 41.8%
2011 65.88 294th 814 63.9%
2012 72.53 194th 820 76.3%
2013 60.85 359th 824 56.4%
2014 57.08 420th 826 49.2%
2015 71.05 243rd 840 71.1%
2016 62.11 365th 848 57.0%
2017 59.45 403rd 853 52.8%
2018 67.35 287th 847 66.1%
2019 66.19 317th 870 63.6%
2021 60.12 373rd 869 57.1%
2022 64.43 329th 858 61.7%
2023 60.77 360th 845 57.4%
2024 58.45 395th 881 55.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkers Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.83 45th 728 93.8%
2019 78.98 85th 740 88.5%
2021 56.07 308th 683 54.9%
2022 50.49 338th 663 49.0%
2023 69.34 193rd 774 75.1%
2024 41.34 501st 793 36.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Parkers Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.17 276th 774 64.3%
2019 65.63 289th 787 63.3%
2021 48.92 461st 783 41.1%
2022 56.88 386th 799 51.7%
2023 43.83 501st 787 36.3%
2024 53.33 414th 809 48.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Parkers Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.00 331st 779 57.5%
2019 61.85 348th 798 56.4%
2021 65.46 269th 784 65.7%
2022 67.23 269th 808 66.7%
2023 71.35 215th 799 73.1%
2024 63.26 300th 826 63.7%
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Rank History for White students at Parkers Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.87 438th 712 38.5%
2019 44.69 446th 722 38.2%
2021 41.40 460th 710 35.2%
2022 44.44 441st 725 39.2%
2023 37.87 480th 712 32.6%
2024 34.84 521st 730 28.6%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Parkers Prairie Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Parkers Prairie Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 327 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1989 335 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1990 337 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1991 348 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1992 352 3 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 359
1993 350 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1994 354 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1995 356 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1996 356 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1997 354 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1998 322 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 7 335
1999 312 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 316
2000 305 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 300 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 306
2002 257 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2003 257 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2004 240 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2005 243 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2006 258 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 267 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2008 272 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2009 270 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2010 257 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2011 273 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 276
2012 265 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 267
2013 271 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 273
2014 273 2 0 2 0 0 7 0 284
2015 271 0 0 8 0 0 7 0 286
2016 273 1 0 8 0 0 7 0 289
2017 276 0 0 9 0 0 8 0 293
2018 272 0 0 9 0 0 4 0 285
2019 258 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 269
2020 258 0 0 14 0 0 3 0 275
2021 224 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 234
2022 269 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 276
2023 247 2 0 3 0 0 4 0 256
2024 251 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 257

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parkers Prairie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 22.9 14.2 36.4
1989 335 18.9 17.7 37.9
1990 337 21.9 15.3 35.6
1991 349 21.0 16.6 36.1
1992 359 22.9 15.6 37
1993 353 22.7 15.6 39.1
1994 358 22.8 15.7 41.1
1995 363 21.7 16.7 36.9
1996 363 21.7 16.7 36.9
1997 361 21.5 16.8 31.6
1998 335 n/a 0.0 30.5
1999 316 22.0 14.4 26.6
2000 311 22.8 13.6 39.5
2001 306 21.0 14.6 37.9
2002 262 20.8 12.6 46.9
2003 262 20.8 12.6 46.9
2004 245 19.8 12.4 44.5
2005 247 19.2 12.9 44.5
2006 261 19.9 13.1 43.3
2007 270 19.5 13.8 43.7
2008 273 18.3 14.9 43.2
2009 276 19.2 14.4 42.4
2010 260 20.0 13.0 41.5
2011 276 19.2 14.3 48.9
2012 267 19.2 13.8 43.8
2013 273 19.5 13.9 38.5
2014 284 19.3 14.6 35.9
2015 286 20.0 14.3 35
2016 289 20.0 14.4 37.7
2017 293 20.0 14.6 36.5
2018 285 19.0 14.9 31.9
2019 269 18.5 14.4 27.5
2020 275 18.4 14.9 29.8
2021 234 18.1 12.8 26.5
2022 276 19.4 14.1 22.8
2023 256 19.3 13.2 36.7
2024 257 18.1 14.1 39.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parkers Prairie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 22.9 14.2 36.4
1989 335 18.9 17.7 37.9
1990 337 21.9 15.3 35.6
1991 349 21.0 16.6 36.1
1992 359 22.9 15.6 37
1993 353 22.7 15.6 39.1
1994 358 22.8 15.7 41.1
1995 363 21.7 16.7 36.9
1996 363 21.7 16.7 36.9
1997 361 21.5 16.8 31.6
1998 335 n/a 0.0 30.5
1999 316 22.0 14.4 26.6
2000 311 22.8 13.6 39.5
2001 306 21.0 14.6 37.9
2002 262 20.8 12.6 46.9
2003 262 20.8 12.6 46.9
2004 245 19.8 12.4 44.5
2005 247 19.2 12.9 44.5
2006 261 19.9 13.1 43.3
2007 270 19.5 13.8 43.7
2008 273 18.3 14.9 43.2
2009 276 19.2 14.4 42.4
2010 260 20.0 13.0 41.5
2011 276 19.2 14.3 48.9
2012 267 19.2 13.8 43.8
2013 273 19.5 13.9 38.5
2014 284 19.3 14.6 35.9
2015 286 20.0 14.3 35
2016 289 20.0 14.4 37.7
2017 293 20.0 14.6 36.5
2018 285 19.0 14.9 31.9
2019 269 18.5 14.4 27.5
2020 275 18.4 14.9 29.8
2021 234 18.1 12.8 26.5
2022 276 19.4 14.1 22.8
2023 256 19.3 13.2 36.7
2024 257 18.1 14.1 39.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkers Prairie Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,211

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkers Prairie Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 317th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 360th of 845 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Parkers Prairie Elementary)84.646.2
 38.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Parkers Prairie Public School District)84.646.2
 38.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Parkers Prairie Elementary)66.746.2
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Parkers Prairie Public School District)66.746.2
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Parkers Prairie Elementary)69.661.8
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Parkers Prairie Public School District)69.661.8
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Parkers Prairie Elementary)65.247.1
 18.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Parkers Prairie Public School District)65.247.1
 18.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Parkers Prairie Elementary)59.343.9
 15.4%
   5th Grade Math (Parkers Prairie Public School District)59.343.9
 15.4%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Parkers Prairie Elementary)6665.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Parkers Prairie Public School District)6665.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Parkers Prairie Elementary)53.747.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Parkers Prairie Public School District)53.747.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Parkers Prairie Elementary)48.855
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Parkers Prairie Public School District)48.855
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Parkers Prairie Elementary)64.352.5
 11.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Parkers Prairie Public School District)64.352.5
 11.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students269256
 4.8%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic93
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White258247
 4.3%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%36.7%
 9.2%


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High : Parkers Prairie Secondary

Parkers Prairie Elementary ranks 395th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended Parkers Prairie Elementary.

Students at Parkers Prairie Elementary are 98% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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