Prairie Meadows Learning Center serves 26 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Meadows Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Meadows Learning Center's student population of 26 students has grown by 116% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Meadows Learning Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Hispanic
23%
12%
White
65%
60%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prairie Meadows Learning Center?
26 students attend Prairie Meadows Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Prairie Meadows Learning Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Meadows Learning Center?
Prairie Meadows Learning Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Meadows Learning Center offer ?
Prairie Meadows Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Meadows Learning Center part of?
Prairie Meadows Learning Center is part of New London-Spicer School District.
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