- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Ba Kennedy School grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 551215002508 · Prairie Du Chien, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 12.1:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Du Chien High (287 students)
Ba Kennedy School grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ba Kennedy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie Du Chi
Prairie Du Chien High
287 students
- This school
Ba Kennedy School
217 students
- Bluff View Mid
Bluff View Middle
200 students
- Bluff View Ele
Bluff View Elementary
190 students
- Mighty River A 23
Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education
23 students
What this shows Ba Kennedy School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ba Kennedy School compares
Ba Kennedy School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,211
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Prairie Du Chien Area School District reports $16,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~217 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), up 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.