Prairie Lakes Education Center

Public, Alternative 4-12

1804 Civic Center Dr
Willmar, MN 56201-9446

(320) 214-6696

District: Willmar Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,811

Student/teacher ratio: 4.0

Number of students: 36

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.2%

African American:

22.2%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie Lakes Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.04. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Prairie Lakes Education Center freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Prairie Lakes Education Center has the largest alternative school student body size in the Willmar Public School District. Student population at Prairie Lakes Education Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.2%), African American (22.2%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Willmar Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Lakes Education Center is 4, which is the lowest among 3 alternative schools in the Willmar Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Prairie Lakes Education Center employs 8.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Lakes Education Center is $17,811. 1 alternative schools in the Willmar Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Prairie Lakes Education Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Willmar Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Willmar Public School District 345^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prairie Lakes Education Center

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Rank History for all students at Prairie Lakes Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	13.66	418^th	504	17.1%
2016	15.33	399^th	489	18.4%
2017	5.36	450^th	489	8.0%
2018	4.96	466^th	494	5.7%
2019	5.04	470^th	492	4.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Prairie Lakes Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.36	121^st	195	37.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Lakes Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.56	348^th	374	7.0%
2019	7.52	348^th	370	5.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Prairie Lakes Education Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.89	386^th	398	3.0%
2019	2.89	395^th	411	3.9%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairie Lakes Education Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	19	6	1	10	2	0	3	41
2015	19	10	6	9	0	0	3	47
2016	20	4	0	11	5	1	1	42
2017	22	7	0	9	5	1	1	45
2018	18	12	0	9	4	0	2	45
2019	24	9	1	9	3	0	3	49
2020	13	5	0	14	2	0	5	39
2021	11	5	0	10	3	1	2	32
2022	10	6	0	6	3	0	5	30
2023	17	8	2	5	0	0	4	36

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 Prairie Lakes Education Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	41	7.0	5.8	92.7
2015	47	8.0	5.8	93.6
2016	42	8.0	5.2	92.9
2017	45	9.0	5.0	93.3
2018	45	8.0	5.6	93.3
2019	49	8.0	6.1	93.9
2020	39	8.0	4.8	92.3
2021	32	7.8	4.0	90.6
2022	30	8.5	3.5	n/a
2023	36	8.8	4.0	91.7

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 Prairie Lakes Education Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	41	7.0	5.8	92.7
2015	47	8.0	5.8	93.6
2016	42	8.0	5.2	92.9
2017	45	9.0	5.0	93.3
2018	45	8.0	5.6	93.3
2019	49	8.0	6.1	93.9
2020	39	8.0	4.8	92.3
2021	32	7.8	4.0	90.6
2022	30	8.5	3.5	n/a
2023	36	8.8	4.0	91.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Lakes Education Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,811

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Lakes Education Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	49	36	26.5%
African American	9	8	11.1%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	9	5	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	17	29.2%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.9%	91.7%	2.2%

Schools Near Prairie Lakes Education Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Prairie Lakes Education Center	Public, Alternative	4-12	1804 Civic Center Dr	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 214-6696	36	9	4.0	91.7%	17 (47.2%)	8 (22.2%)	5 (13.9%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.1%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0			$17,811
Lake Park School	Public, Alternative	4-12	1804 Civic Center Dr NE	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 214-6696	19	0		84.2%	13 (68.4%)	1 (5.3%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)								(n/a)					$16,565
SWWC ELC - Willmar	Public, Alternative	K-12	1703 Technology Dr	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(320) 262-5477	33	7	4.7	69.7%	18 (54.5%)	2 (6.1%)	9 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.1%)								(n/a)		22.2	23.8	20.0
Greater Minnesota Education Center	Public, Alternative	3-12	513 5th St SW	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 214-6692	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lakeview School	Public, Alternative	K-12	611 5th St SW	Willmar	56201	Kandiyohi County	Willmar Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 214-6692	4	1	4.0		2 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$118,186

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Lakes Education Center

What district is Prairie Lakes Education Center in?

Willmar Public School District

How many students attend Prairie Lakes Education Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 36 students attended Prairie Lakes Education Center.

What is the racial makeup of Prairie Lakes Education Center?

Students at Prairie Lakes Education Center are 47% White, 22% African American, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

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