- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Troy, WI
Little Prairie Primary
Federal NCES profile for Little Prairie Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550402000409
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Prairie Primary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in East Troy · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Prairie Primary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Prairie Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in East Troy, WI.
School address
District: East Troy Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550402000409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Little Prairie Primary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 550402000409 · East Troy, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 14.3:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East Troy High (448 students)
Little Prairie Primary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Little Prairie Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Troy High
East Troy High
448 students
- This school
Little Prairie Primary
328 students
- East Troy Midd
East Troy Middle
316 students
- Prairie View E
Prairie View Elementary
261 students
What this shows Little Prairie Primary reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Prairie Primary compares
Little Prairie Primary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$13,975
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 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 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Little Prairie Primary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for East Troy Community School District reports $13,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Prairie Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Troy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Troy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Prairie Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Prairie Primary
How many students attend Little Prairie Primary?
Little Prairie Primary has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Troy, WI. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Prairie Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Prairie Primary is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Little Prairie Primary?
24.0% of students at Little Prairie Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Prairie Primary?
The largest demographic group at Little Prairie Primary is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in East Troy, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Prairie Primary?
Little Prairie Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Little Prairie Primary rank among public schools in East Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Prairie Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in East Troy, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Troy Community School District?
Besides Little Prairie Primary, East Troy Community School District also operates East Troy High (448 students), East Troy Middle (316 students), and Prairie View Elementary (261 students). See the East Troy Community School District district page for the complete list.