A+
Excellent
92/100

Prairie Woods Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 17435 COUNTY ROAD 9 NE, New London, MN 56273
Overall
A+
92/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 68% · Math 77% proficient · 78th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

92
Repit Score
out of 100
590
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%78/100reading 73rd percentile, math 83rd percentile among Minnesota elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency68% (+15 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+30 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%77%reading -2 pts, math +4 pts58th percentile (list)
Low-income57%62%reading +18 pts, math +22 pts91st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 17435 COUNTY ROAD 9 NE
City New London
ZIP Code 56273
District 2723400
NCES School ID 272340001141
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56273

Understanding the community around Prairie Woods Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,262
Per Capita Income $40,973
Poverty Rate 2.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%
High School or Higher 95.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $285,700
Median Rent $905
Owner-Occupied 87.4%
Renter-Occupied 12.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Prairie Woods Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.5%
Hispanic/Latino 9.0%
Black 0.2%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Races 1.2%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 590
Teachers (FTE) 41.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Prairie Woods Elementary?
Prairie Woods Elementary has a Repit School Score of 92 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Prairie Woods Elementary?
Prairie Woods Elementary has 590 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Prairie Woods Elementary serve?
Prairie Woods Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Prairie Woods Elementary receive per student?
Prairie Woods Elementary receives $14,676 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Prairie Woods Elementary in 56273 ▼
Avg Home Value
$344,932
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+9.1%
% Renters
12.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026