At a glance
Reported students
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
242
Prairie Care Mankato: 18 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 6.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Prairie Care Mankato
Prairie Care Mankato is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Mankato. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Mankato Public School District. NCES reports 18 students for 2024–25.
Among 324 combined / other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 26.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Minnesota median of 6.1:1 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 (55.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairie Care Mankato
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.6%
- Hispanic33.3%
- Black5.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
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.
Other schools in Mankato Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Futures Sun
Other · Grades 01–12
21 reported students
Futures Program
Other · Grades KG–12
33 reported students
Mankato Schools Center for Learning
Other · Grades PK–PK
165 reported students
Special Education
Other · Grades PK–12
233 reported students
Insite
High · Grades 12–12
18 reported students
Central Freedom School
High · Grades 07–12
1 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Care Mankato
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Other · Mankato Public School District | PK–12 | 233 | 0.2 mi |
| Futures Program Other · Mankato Public School District | KG–12 | 33 | 1.7 mi |
| Mankato Schools Center for Learning Other · Mankato Public School District | PK–PK | 165 | 2.3 mi |
| Socrates Online Other · Socrates | 01–12 | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| Futures Sun Other · Mankato Public School District | 01–12 | 21 | 3.1 mi |
| Oshawa Learning Academy Other · St. Peter Public School District | 04–12 | 25 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Care Mankato
What grades does Prairie Care Mankato serve?
Prairie Care Mankato reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Mankato Public School District.
How many students attend Prairie Care Mankato?
Prairie Care Mankato reported 18 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Care Mankato?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 18 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 6.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prairie Care Mankato a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Care Mankato is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mankato Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairie Care Mankato students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50% 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 Care Mankato in?
Prairie Care Mankato is part of Mankato Public School District, based in Mankato, MN, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie Care Mankato?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Special Education (0.2 mi), Futures Program (1.7 mi), Mankato Schools Center for Learning (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.