PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATION CENTER

PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATION CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the Willmar Public School District school district, located in WILLMAR, MN with about 45 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATION CENTER (PLEC), located in Willmar, Minnesota, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to supporting students who require more intensive or individualized academic and behavioral services. Operating as part of a cooperative network, the center functions as a bridge for students from surrounding school districts, providing a structured environment designed to meet unique learning needs that may not be fully addressed in a traditional classroom setting.

The center is characterized by its focus on therapeutic support and small-group instruction, aiming to foster both academic success and emotional growth. By emphasizing a collaborative approach—often involving close coordination with families, home school districts, and community partners—Prairie Lakes strives to help students develop the coping skills, social competencies, and educational foundations necessary to transition successfully back into their home school environments or prepare for post-secondary life.

For more information, contact PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATION CENTER at (320) 214-6696 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.