- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beloit, WI
Garden Prairie Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Garden Prairie Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550108003144
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garden Prairie Intermediate School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Garden Prairie Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garden Prairie Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit Turner School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550108003144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Garden Prairie Intermediate School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 550108003144 · Beloit, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 16.9:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner High (459 students)
Garden Prairie Intermediate School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Garden Prairie Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garden Prairie Intermediate School
491 students
- Turner High
Turner High
459 students
- Turner Middle
Turner Middle
381 students
- Powers Element
Powers Elementary
331 students
What this shows Garden Prairie Intermediate School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garden Prairie Intermediate School compares
Garden Prairie Intermediate School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Garden Prairie Intermediate School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beloit Turner School District reports $12,772 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garden Prairie Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powers Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garden Prairie Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Beloit
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Aldrich Intermediate
Standard public school
521 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
Standard public school
490 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Mcneel Intermediate
Standard public school
462 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Cunningham Intermediate
Standard public school
427 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garden Prairie Intermediate School
How many students attend Garden Prairie Intermediate School?
Garden Prairie Intermediate School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beloit, WI. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Prairie Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden Prairie Intermediate School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garden Prairie Intermediate School?
36.3% of students at Garden Prairie Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garden Prairie Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Garden Prairie Intermediate School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garden Prairie Intermediate School?
Garden Prairie Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garden Prairie Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Garden Prairie Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Beloit, 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 Beloit on the city page.
What other schools are in Beloit Turner School District?
Besides Garden Prairie Intermediate School, Beloit Turner School District also operates Turner High (459 students), Turner Middle (381 students), and Powers Elementary (331 students). See the Beloit Turner School District district page for the complete list.