PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY

www.isd518.net/

690 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.

690

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	482
Black	42
Asian	57
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
482 (69.9%)
White
84 (12.2%)
Asian
57 (8.3%)
Black
42 (6.1%)
Two or More
15 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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

Kindergarten 231

Grade 1 258

Grade 2 201