- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merrill, WI
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)
Federal NCES profile for Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550921000746
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Merrill · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) has class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Merrill, WI.
School address
District: Merrill Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550921000746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 550921000746 · Merrill, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 17.7:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill High (756 students)
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrill High
Merrill High
756 students
- Bridges Virtua
Bridges Virtual Academy
674 students
- Prairie River
Prairie River Middle
507 students
- Kate Goodrich
Kate Goodrich Elementary
337 students
- Washington Ele 257
Washington Elementary
257 students
- This school 124
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)
124 students
What this shows Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) compares
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) is a shrinking 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,547
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
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 83.1%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Merrill Area School District reports $13,547 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Virtual Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie River Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kate Goodrich Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Merrill
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)
How many students attend Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)?
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merrill, WI. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) is 17.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)?
41.3% of students at Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)?
The largest demographic group at Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Merrill, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)?
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) rank among public schools in Merrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Merrill, 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 Merrill on the city page.
What other schools are in Merrill Area School District?
Besides Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl), Merrill Area School District also operates Merrill High (756 students), Bridges Virtual Academy (674 students), and Prairie River Middle (507 students). See the Merrill Area School District district page for the complete list.