At a glance
Reported students
953
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
Prairie View Middle School: 953 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
25.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 547
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Prairie View Middle School
Prairie View Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Otsego. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Elk River Public School District. NCES reports 953 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 418 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.5:1, above the Minnesota median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.1%) and Black (9.8%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairie View Middle School
- 1How do the reported 25.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.43
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.1%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black9.8%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elk River Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rogers Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
1,077 reported students
Salk Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
638 reported students
Vandenberge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
557 reported students
Zimmerman Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
514 reported students
Ivan Sand Middle School ALC
Middle · Grades 06–08
1 reported students
Prairie View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
755 reported students
Public schools near Prairie View Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Middle School Middle · Charter · Kaleidoscope Charter School | 06–08 | 117 | 1.7 mi |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle West Middle · St. Michael-Albertville Schools | 05–08 | 1,076 | 3.4 mi |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle East Middle · St. Michael-Albertville Schools | 05–08 | 959 | 3.5 mi |
| Ivan Sand Middle School ALC Middle · Elk River Public School District | 06–08 | 1 | 4.1 mi |
| Vandenberge Middle School Middle · Elk River Public School District | 06–08 | 557 | 4.2 mi |
| Salk Middle School Middle · Elk River Public School District | 06–08 | 638 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie View Middle School
What grades does Prairie View Middle School serve?
Prairie View Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Elk River Public School District.
How many students attend Prairie View Middle School?
Prairie View Middle School reported 953 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 547 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 25.5:1, based on 953 students and 37.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prairie View Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie View Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elk River Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairie View Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Prairie View Middle School in?
Prairie View Middle School is part of Elk River Public School District, based in Elk River, MN, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie View Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kaleidoscope Middle School (1.7 mi), St. Michael-Albertville Middle West (3.4 mi), St. Michael-Albertville Middle East (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.