- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Fox Prairie Elementary grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 551455002424 · Stoughton, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 15.8:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Stoughton High (834 students)
Fox Prairie Elementary grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fox Prairie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stoughton High
Stoughton High
834 students
- River Bluff Mi
River Bluff Middle
569 students
- This school
Fox Prairie Elementary
443 students
- Sandhill Eleme
Sandhill Elementary
411 students
- Kegonsa Elemen 304
Kegonsa Elementary
304 students
- Sasd 4k 174
Sasd 4k
174 students
What this shows Fox Prairie Elementary reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Prairie Elementary compares
Fox Prairie Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Stoughton Area School District reports $14,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~443 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 47.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.