Enrollment
124
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+23% 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
What stands out at Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Merrill, Wisconsin, enrolling 124 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Wisconsin schools and 23% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 124 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Among Merrill's public schools, it stands alongside Bridges Virtual Academy (674 students): Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 16.9:1).
Merrill Area School District also operates Merrill High (756 students) and Bridges Virtual Academy (674 students) alongside Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl).
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 Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) compares
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,642
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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Merrill Area School District, which includes Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl).
$13,642
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) a good school?
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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