Enrollment
443
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stoughton, WI
Fox Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fox Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551455002424
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Prairie Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Stoughton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Prairie Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Prairie Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Stoughton, WI.
School address
District: Stoughton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551455002424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox Prairie Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox Prairie Elementary
Fox Prairie Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Stoughton, Wisconsin, enrolling 443 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 443 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 512 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #356.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Stoughton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sandhill Elementary (411 students): Fox Prairie Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 13.3:1).
Stoughton Area School District also operates Stoughton High (834 students) and River Bluff Middle (569 students) alongside Fox Prairie Elementary.
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 Fox Prairie Elementary compares
Fox Prairie Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$14,192
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Fox Prairie Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stoughton Area School District, which includes Fox Prairie Elementary.
$14,192
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 34.0%
Federal 6.9%
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 Fox Prairie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Bluff Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandhill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kegonsa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sasd 4k | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Prairie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Stoughton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Fox Prairie Elementary?
Fox Prairie Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stoughton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Prairie Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Prairie Elementary?
20.6% of students at Fox Prairie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fox Prairie Elementary is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Stoughton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Prairie Elementary?
Fox Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Fox Prairie Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stoughton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Prairie Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Stoughton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stoughton on the city page.
Is Fox Prairie Elementary a good school?
Fox Prairie Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Stoughton Area School District?
Besides Fox Prairie Elementary, Stoughton Area School District also operates Stoughton High (834 students), River Bluff Middle (569 students), and Sandhill Elementary (411 students). See the Stoughton Area School District district page for the complete list.
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