Lester Prairie Elementary in Lester Prairie, MN

At a glance

Reported students

213

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

17.81

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Minnesota elementary enrollment

24th percentile

Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

217.5

Lester Prairie Elementary: 213 reported students.

State peer staffing position

32nd percentile

12:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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: 234
Teachers (FTE): 19.3
Student–teacher ratio: 12.1:1

What the reported data says about Lester Prairie Elementary

Lester Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Lester Prairie. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Lester Prairie Public School Dist.. NCES reports 213 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 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 (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). English learners represent 19.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Lester Prairie Elementary

1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.81 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 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 19.2%
Students with disabilities: 2.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 36.2%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1.5
Nurses (FTE): 0.44
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White70%
Hispanic25.8%
Black0.5%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Multiracial2.3%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lester Prairie Secondary

High · Grades 07–12

222 reported students

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Public schools near Lester Prairie Elementary

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
Lester Prairie Secondary High · Lester Prairie Public School Dist.	07–12	222	under 0.1 mi
Winsted Elementary Elementary · Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted	PK–04	213	5.6 mi
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse Other · Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted	PK–PK	28	5.6 mi
Lakeside Elementary Elementary · Glencoe-Silver Lake School District	03–06	408	7.5 mi
Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Glencoe-Silver Lake School District	PK–02	290	9 mi
Central Elementary Elementary · Central Public School District	PK–05	413	9.7 mi

Frequently asked questions about Lester Prairie Elementary

What grades does Lester Prairie Elementary serve?

Lester Prairie Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lester Prairie Public School Dist..

How many students attend Lester Prairie Elementary?

Lester Prairie Elementary reported 213 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 234 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lester Prairie Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 213 students and 17.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lester Prairie Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lester Prairie Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lester Prairie Public School Dist. attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Lester Prairie Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

36.2% 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 Lester Prairie Elementary in?

Lester Prairie Elementary is part of Lester Prairie Public School Dist., based in Lester Prairie, MN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lester Prairie Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lester Prairie Secondary (under 0.1 mi), Winsted Elementary (5.6 mi), Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.