BLOOMING PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY

Blooming Prairie Public Schools
123 2ND ST NW
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN 55917
341 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Blooming Prairie Elementary is a public school serving students in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. As part of the Blooming Prairie Public Schools district (District 756), the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. Its location in a tight-knit rural community allows the school to maintain a close connection with families and residents, often serving as a central hub for student development in the region.

The school’s mission aligns with the district’s broader goal of preparing students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum that balances core subjects with social-emotional learning. By providing consistent resources and a structured educational framework, Blooming Prairie Elementary strives to help students build a strong foundational knowledge base during their formative years. For more detailed information regarding school programs, events, and administrative resources, you can visit their official website at http://www.blossoms.k12.mn.us.
341
Total Students
29.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    318 (93.3%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.2%)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.2%)
  • Black
    1 (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: Blooming Prairie Public Schools
Phone: (507)583-4426
Website: http://www.blossoms.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 94
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 14
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 71
Gender Ratio