- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sun Prairie, WI
C H Bird Elementary
Federal NCES profile for C H Bird Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551464001898
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C H Bird Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
C H Bird Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C H Bird Elementary ranks #3 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464001898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
C H Bird Elementary held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 551464001898 · Sun Prairie, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 9:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students)
C H Bird Elementary held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
C H Bird Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sun Prairie Ea
Sun Prairie East High
1,340 students
- Sun Prairie We
Sun Prairie West High
1,325 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle
699 students
- Patrick Marsh
Patrick Marsh Middle
581 students
- Central Height
Central Heights Middle
560 students
- This school 333
C H Bird Elementary
333 students
What this shows C H Bird Elementary reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How C H Bird Elementary compares
C H Bird Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,689
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
African American 21.9%
Two or More 15.9%
Asian 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, C H Bird Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sun Prairie Area School District reports $15,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C H Bird Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Prairie West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Marsh Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C H Bird Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Sun Prairie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Token Springs Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Royal Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Meadow View Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about C H Bird Elementary
How many students attend C H Bird Elementary?
C H Bird Elementary has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sun Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C H Bird Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at C H Bird Elementary is 9:1, which is 38% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 43% 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 C H Bird Elementary?
38.2% of students at C H Bird Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C H Bird Elementary?
The largest demographic group at C H Bird Elementary is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C H Bird Elementary?
C H Bird Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 C H Bird Elementary rank among schools in Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, C H Bird Elementary ranks #3 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sun Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides C H Bird Elementary, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students), and Prairie View Middle (699 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.