PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY

WORTHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1700 1ST AVE SW
WORTHINGTON, MN 56187
712 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Prairie Elementary, located at 1700 1st Ave SW in Worthington, Minnesota, is a key component of Independent School District 518. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its young learners. By emphasizing foundational skills and community engagement, Prairie Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success as they transition through the district’s elementary levels.

As part of the broader Worthington school system, the institution benefits from district-wide resources and a commitment to inclusive education. The school's mission is supported by a dedicated staff that prioritizes student achievement and parent involvement, ensuring that the needs of a multicultural community are met. Families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or curriculum standards can find comprehensive resources on their official district website at http://www.isd518.net.
712
Total Students
59.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    476 (66.9 %)
  • White
    88 (12.4 %)
  • Asian
    70 (9.8 %)
  • Black
    53 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WORTHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)727-1250
Website: http://www.isd518.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 378
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 127

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 52
Kindergarten 205
Grade 1 238
Grade 2 217
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Intermediate School
WORTHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
662 Students
671 N CRAILSHEIM RD
WORTHINGTON, MN 56187 (1.4 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th