Enrollment
328
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Prairie Primary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Little Prairie Primary
Little Prairie Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in East Troy, Wisconsin, enrolling 328 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 328 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 526 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #433, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
East Troy Community School District also operates East Troy High (448 students) and East Troy Middle (316 students) alongside Little Prairie Primary.
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 Little Prairie Primary compares
Little Prairie Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,028
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Troy Community School District, which includes Little Prairie Primary.
$14,028
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 27.0%
Federal 8.3%
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 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
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other 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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in East Troy on the city page.
Is Little Prairie Primary a good school?
Little Prairie Primary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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