MNOtherProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Prairie Lakes Education Center — School Profile & District Info
Other|WILLMAR, Minnesota|WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
WILLMAR, MN 56201
School Profile
Grades
4–12
Enrollment
26
Student:Teacher
3.3:1
Locale
Town
District
WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTEcon. Disadvantaged
88.5%
Phone
(320)214-6696School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
<50%
Math Proficiency
<50%
Graduation Rate
<50%
Chronic Absenteeism
142.1%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
180
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
9.5
79% fully certified
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,958
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,056
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$18,459
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 17%State 68%Local 15%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$273,124
+2.5% 1yr+34.0% 5yr
Willmar, MN metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.2%
Below 150% poverty line
3.9%
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Uninsured residents
10.3%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,017
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
908
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
358 (39%)
Autism
129 (14%)
Other Health Impairment
113 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
87 (10%)
Speech/Language Impairment
59 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
37 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
19
Current enrollment
Declining(-51% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Lakes Education Center
Prairie Lakes Education Center has a total enrollment of 26 students and serves grades Other. The school is part of the local school district in WILLMAR, MN.
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