Enrollment
217
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prairie Du Chien, WI
Ba Kennedy School
Federal NCES profile for Ba Kennedy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551215002508
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ba Kennedy School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Prairie Du Chien · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ba Kennedy School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ba Kennedy School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Prairie Du Chien, WI.
School address
District: Prairie Du Chien Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551215002508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ba Kennedy School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ba Kennedy School
Ba Kennedy School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, enrolling 217 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 217 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 310 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 72 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Prairie Du Chien Area School District also operates Prairie Du Chien High (287 students) and Bluff View Middle (200 students) alongside Ba Kennedy School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ba Kennedy School compares
Ba Kennedy School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▲ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,971
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Ba Kennedy School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prairie Du Chien Area School District, which includes Ba Kennedy School.
$14,971
Per student
+0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ba Kennedy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Du Chien High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluff View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluff View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ba Kennedy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ba Kennedy School
How many students attend Ba Kennedy School?
Ba Kennedy School has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prairie Du Chien, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ba Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ba Kennedy School is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ba Kennedy School?
45.0% of students at Ba Kennedy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ba Kennedy School?
The largest demographic group at Ba Kennedy School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Prairie Du Chien, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ba Kennedy School?
Ba Kennedy School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ba Kennedy School rank among public schools in Prairie Du Chien?
By Resource Investment Index, Ba Kennedy School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Prairie Du Chien, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Prairie Du Chien on the city page.
Is Ba Kennedy School a good school?
Ba Kennedy School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prairie Du Chien Area School District?
Besides Ba Kennedy School, Prairie Du Chien Area School District also operates Prairie Du Chien High (287 students), Bluff View Middle (200 students), and Bluff View Elementary (190 students). See the Prairie Du Chien Area School District district page for the complete list.
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