Enrollment
124
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550921000746
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) — Merrill, WI
Federal NCES profile for Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Merrill Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) reports 124 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 42% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% above the Wisconsin average and 20% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Merrill Area School District spends $14,829 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.3% from local sources (property taxes), 48.5% from the state, and 12.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 7% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
21.4:1
students per teacher
— 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,829
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 124 Top 18% in Wisconsin — larger than 82% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 21.4:1 +42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 41.3% +7% vs state
NCES ID 550921000746
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Merrill Area School District, which includes Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl).
$14,829
Per student
-20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 48.5%
Federal 12.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other school in Merrill, WI.
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 21.4:1, which is 42% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 22/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.