Prairie Seeds El School Academy

6200 WEST BROADWAY AVE N
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428

www.psak12.org

Charter School 356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie Seeds Academy (PSA) is a K-12 public charter school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in a culturally responsive framework. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for higher education, often catering to a diverse student population, including a significant number of Hmong-American families. Its curriculum is designed to balance academic achievement with the preservation of cultural heritage, fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to pursue personal and intellectual growth.

Beyond its core academics, Prairie Seeds Academy is noted for its focus on holistic development, incorporating character education and extracurricular opportunities to engage students outside the classroom. The school maintains a structured learning atmosphere with the goal of equipping graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in college and the global workforce. By prioritizing individualized attention and a close-knit school culture, PSA aims to empower its students to become responsible, globally-minded citizens.

356

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Seeds El School Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	25
Black	19
Asian	307
Two or More	5

Asian
307 (86.2 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.0 %)
Black
19 (5.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY
Phone:	(763)450-1388
Website:	http://www.psak12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 73