Blooming Prairie Elementary

Summary:

Blooming Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, with a student population of 478. The school is part of the Blooming Prairie Public Schools district, which is ranked 86 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blooming Prairie Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in both math and reading proficiency, with 73.38% of students proficient or better in math and 55.71% in reading, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade math, where 81.43% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 58.79%. Blooming Prairie Elementary also performs exceptionally well for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 29th out of 793 Minnesota elementary schools in this category.

Compared to nearby schools like Wilson Elementary, Southgate Elementary, and Neveln Elementary, Blooming Prairie Elementary outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in math. This may be due to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and its predominantly White student population, in contrast to the more diverse and lower-income student populations of the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 123 2nd St NW
       Blooming Prairie, MN  55917-1129


(507) 583-4426

District: Blooming Prairie Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,091 Help


Students who attend Blooming Prairie Elementary usually attend:

High:    Blooming Prairie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blooming Prairie Elementary ranks better than 80.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blooming Prairie Elementary is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blooming Prairie Elementary is $10,091.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blooming Prairie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Blooming Prairie Elementary 170th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Blooming Prairie Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Blooming Prairie Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Blooming Prairie Public Schools 86th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blooming Prairie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blooming Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.77 279th 674 58.6%
2004 39.35 499th 676 26.2%
2005 57.51 344th 685 49.8%
2006 55.03 410th 756 45.8%
2007 61.91 314th 777 59.6%
2008 48.51 499th 781 36.1%
2010 59.05 394th 803 50.9%
2011 65.61 297th 814 63.5%
2012 59.59 402nd 820 51.0%
2013 56.24 423rd 824 48.7%
2014 61.53 365th 826 55.8%
2015 62.28 365th 840 56.5%
2016 62.18 362nd 848 57.3%
2017 61.37 380th 853 55.5%
2018 65.02 320th 847 62.2%
2019 65.19 333rd 870 61.7%
2021 78.05 158th 869 81.8%
2022 77.11 165th 858 80.8%
2023 67.26 277th 845 67.2%
2024 77.22 170th 881 80.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blooming Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.47 109th 500 78.2%
2023 59.37 179th 524 65.8%
2024 48.71 285th 572 50.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blooming Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.26 227th 728 68.8%
2019 65.03 242nd 740 67.3%
2021 79.89 77th 683 88.7%
2022 78.54 90th 663 86.4%
2023 70.00 185th 774 76.1%
2024 88.92 29th 793 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Blooming Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.21 274th 774 64.6%
2019 57.28 407th 787 48.3%
2021 73.53 182nd 783 76.8%
2022 70.94 226th 799 71.7%
2023 63.95 301st 787 61.8%
2024 77.24 153rd 809 81.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Blooming Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.53 352nd 779 54.8%
2019 69.14 242nd 798 69.7%
2021 75.70 154th 784 80.4%
2022 77.50 146th 808 81.9%
2023 65.31 280th 799 65.0%
2024 73.01 199th 826 75.9%
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Rank History for White students at Blooming Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.83 373rd 712 47.6%
2019 48.03 409th 722 43.4%
2021 66.57 204th 710 71.3%
2022 61.45 259th 725 64.3%
2023 48.16 381st 712 46.5%
2024 55.13 315th 730 56.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blooming Prairie Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 470 2 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1989 499 1 2 67 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 515 2 5 70 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1991 526 2 3 89 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1992 472 1 3 70 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1993 490 1 2 80 2 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 471 2 2 77 2 n/a n/a 0 554
1995 424 2 3 54 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 424 2 3 54 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 408 2 1 58 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1998 383 2 1 41 0 n/a n/a 6 433
1999 389 2 2 60 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2000 377 1 1 37 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 367 0 0 28 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2002 359 0 3 28 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2003 359 0 3 28 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2004 352 1 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 350 1 2 37 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2006 345 0 3 40 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2007 363 2 5 39 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2008 328 1 6 44 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2009 330 1 5 44 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2010 328 1 6 41 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2011 328 0 1 39 0 0 6 0 374
2012 329 1 0 46 0 0 11 0 387
2013 338 3 0 46 0 0 11 0 398
2014 350 0 0 40 0 0 10 0 400
2015 363 0 0 39 0 0 11 0 413
2016 371 0 0 34 0 0 10 0 415
2017 373 1 0 32 0 0 12 0 418
2018 392 3 0 24 0 0 9 0 428
2019 386 1 0 28 0 0 10 0 425
2020 395 1 0 19 0 0 8 0 423
2021 377 7 0 30 0 0 7 0 421
2022 433 2 0 29 0 1 7 0 472
2023 448 0 0 19 0 0 11 0 478
2024 322 2 0 13 0 0 5 0 342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blooming Prairie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 529 25.5 20.7 25.1
1989 569 27.8 20.4 22
1990 592 29.8 19.8 22.8
1991 620 34.4 18.0 28.4
1992 546 35.8 15.2 23.8
1993 575 34.7 16.6 29.6
1994 554 32.5 17.0 34.8
1995 483 33.6 14.4 20.5
1996 483 33.6 14.4 20.5
1997 469 32.2 14.6 21.1
1998 433 n/a 0.0 19.7
1999 453 36.1 12.5 21.9
2000 416 31.7 13.1 30.8
2001 396 30.5 13.0 25.8
2002 390 26.6 14.7 30.5
2003 390 26.6 14.7 30.5
2004 394 25.7 15.3 31.2
2005 390 25.4 15.4 27.9
2006 388 26.3 14.8 27.6
2007 409 24.2 16.9 29.3
2008 379 24.5 15.5 31.1
2009 381 24.8 15.4 31.5
2010 377 23.5 16.0 39
2011 374 24.2 15.4 39.8
2012 387 25.0 15.4 41.1
2013 398 26.0 15.2 43
2014 400 27.5 14.4 39.8
2015 413 27.0 15.2 43.3
2016 415 29.0 14.3 42.2
2017 418 30.2 13.8 36.8
2018 428 31.6 13.5 31.1
2019 425 32.0 13.2 28.9
2020 423 31.8 13.2 29.3
2021 421 32.9 12.7 27.8
2022 472 34.3 13.7 27.5
2023 478 35.4 13.4 40.4
2024 342 30.7 11.1 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blooming Prairie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 529 25.5 20.7 25.1
1989 569 27.8 20.4 22
1990 592 29.8 19.8 22.8
1991 620 34.4 18.0 28.4
1992 546 35.8 15.2 23.8
1993 575 34.7 16.6 29.6
1994 554 32.5 17.0 34.8
1995 483 33.6 14.4 20.5
1996 483 33.6 14.4 20.5
1997 469 32.2 14.6 21.1
1998 433 n/a 0.0 19.7
1999 453 36.1 12.5 21.9
2000 416 31.7 13.1 30.8
2001 396 30.5 13.0 25.8
2002 390 26.6 14.7 30.5
2003 390 26.6 14.7 30.5
2004 394 25.7 15.3 31.2
2005 390 25.4 15.4 27.9
2006 388 26.3 14.8 27.6
2007 409 24.2 16.9 29.3
2008 379 24.5 15.5 31.1
2009 381 24.8 15.4 31.5
2010 377 23.5 16.0 39
2011 374 24.2 15.4 39.8
2012 387 25.0 15.4 41.1
2013 398 26.0 15.2 43
2014 400 27.5 14.4 39.8
2015 413 27.0 15.2 43.3
2016 415 29.0 14.3 42.2
2017 418 30.2 13.8 36.8
2018 428 31.6 13.5 31.1
2019 425 32.0 13.2 28.9
2020 423 31.8 13.2 29.3
2021 421 32.9 12.7 27.8
2022 472 34.3 13.7 27.5
2023 478 35.4 13.4 40.4
2024 342 30.7 11.1 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blooming Prairie Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,091

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blooming Prairie Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 333rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 277th of 845 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Blooming Prairie Elementary)71.282.8
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Blooming Prairie Public Schools)71.282.8
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Blooming Prairie Elementary)5557.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Blooming Prairie Public Schools)5557.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Blooming Prairie Elementary)70.969
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Blooming Prairie Public Schools)70.969
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Blooming Prairie Elementary)52.754.9
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Blooming Prairie Public Schools)52.754.9
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Blooming Prairie Elementary)35.237.1
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Blooming Prairie Public Schools)35.237.1
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Blooming Prairie Elementary)72.267.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Blooming Prairie Public Schools)72.267.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Blooming Prairie Elementary)65.432.9
 32.5%
   5th Grade Science (Blooming Prairie Public Schools)65.432.9
 32.5%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Blooming Prairie Elementary)6540.6
 24.4%
   6th Grade Math (Blooming Prairie Public Schools)6540.6
 24.4%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Blooming Prairie Elementary)78.366.7
 11.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Blooming Prairie Public Schools)78.366.7
 11.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students425478
 12.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2819
 32.1%
Pacific Islander00
White386448
 16.1%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.9%40.4%
 11.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 342 students attended Blooming Prairie Elementary.

Blooming Prairie Elementary ranks 170th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Blooming Prairie Elementary are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Blooming Prairie Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Blooming Prairie High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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