Prairie Seeds Elementary

Grades:
K-8
Cost:
Prairie Seeds Elementary is a public tuition-free charter school.
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-2:55PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Charter

Minneapolis School Finder Rating

Average

About

About Us

Prairie Seeds Academy is a charter school founded in 2004 with a focus on Hmong language & culture, environmental learning, character building, & rigorous academics. PSA is committed to molding future generations by individualizing the learning experience for each scholar. Scholars have access to caring staff, technology, one-on-one instruction, & an environment built around collaboration. The school prides itself on building close-knit relationships with everyone in the PSA family. Scholars who attend Prairie Seeds Academy have the unique opportunity to continue their learning from kindergarten to 12th grade, fostering long-lasting relationships with the members of their cohort. The message above is provided by the school & has not been verified by the Minnesota Department of Education.

Languages spoken by school staff

English, German, Hmong, Spanish, Cambodian, Lao

Extra programming

Prairie Seeds Elementary offers Cultural Extracurriculars, Environmental/Outdoors Clubs, Journalism/Newspaper Clubs, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Visual Arts Clubs

Extracurriculars Offered:

Cultural Extracurriculars, Environmental/Outdoors Clubs, Journalism/Newspaper Clubs, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Visual Arts Clubs

Uniforms

Students who attend Prairie Seeds Elementary are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

To enroll, contact Yee Her at (763) 450-1388 or yee.her@psak12.org.

Students at this school

Students, by population (578 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    89%
  • Black or African American
    4%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    6%
  • Two or more races
    1%
  • White
    0%
  • English Language Learner
    46%
  • From a Low Income Background
    69%
  • Special Education
    12%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (46 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    40%
  • Black or African American
    2%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    58%

Average student to teacher ratio

12:1

Academics

Average

Academic performance rating

Average

Academic programming

PSA focuses on providing students with rigorous instruction using curriculum designed to challenge students & provide them the knowledge & skills they will need to succeed throughout their elementary career into middle & high school. The curriculum offered provides students with grade-level appropriate material according to the Minnesota State Standards & has been chosen to ensure all students are successful.

Academic Programs Offered:

College Prep, Credit Recovery, PSEO

Special education programming

No response from school.

Curricula

No response from school.

English language learner programming

No response from school.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

2 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2025 math proficiency - 23%

2 out of 10 students read at grade level

2025 reading proficiency - 22%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2025 math progress - 46%

4 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2025 reading progress - 39%

Climate

Above Average

Climate performance rating

Above Average

School values

PSA values the importance of inquiry, lifelong learning, intercultural awareness, respect, & adaptability as students become future leaders.

Recess

No response from school.

Discipline Policy

PSA provides leadership in rigorous education to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, & caring citizens who help create a better & more peaceful world through intercultural understanding & respect.

Bullying Prevention Policy

No response from school.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
72% 76% 70% 79% 70% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
61% 81% 95% 96% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 3 1 2

Equity

Above Average

Equity performance rating

Above Average

Equity vision

No response from school.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 22% Asian City average 32% Black or African American City average 11% English Language Learner City average 18% From a Low Income Background City average 14% Hispanic City average 6% Special Education City average 22% All students
0% 100% City average 22% Asian City average 32% Black or African American City average 11% English Language Learner City average 18% From a Low Income Background City average 14% Hispanic City average 6% Special Education City average 22% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 38% From a Low Income Background City average 13% Special Education City average 42% All students City average 36% English Language Learner City average 42% Asian
0% 100% City average 38% From a Low Income Background City average 13% Special Education City average 42% All students City average 36% English Language Learner City average 42% Asian

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 79% Asian City average 64% White
0% 100% City average 79% Asian City average 64% White

Teachers of color

42%

Students of color

100%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 96% Asian City average 96% English Language Learner City average 95% From a Low Income Background City average 97% Special Education City average 96% All students
0% 100% City average 96% Asian City average 96% English Language Learner City average 95% From a Low Income Background City average 97% Special Education City average 96% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 2 Asian City average 1 All students
0% 100% City average 2 Asian City average 1 All students