- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Prairie Farm, WI
Prairie Farm High
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Farm High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551218001586
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Farm High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Prairie Farm · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Farm High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Farm High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Prairie Farm, WI.
School address
District: Prairie Farm Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551218001586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Prairie Farm High grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 551218001586 · Prairie Farm, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 13.9:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Farm Elementary (125 students)
Prairie Farm High grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Prairie Farm High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prairie Farm High
125 students
- Prairie Farm E
Prairie Farm Elementary
125 students
- Prairie Farm M
Prairie Farm Middle
73 students
What this shows Prairie Farm High reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Farm High compares
Prairie Farm High is a growing 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$16,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Prairie Farm High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Prairie Farm Public School District reports $16,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Farm High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Farm Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Farm Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Farm High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Farm High
How many students attend Prairie Farm High?
Prairie Farm High has 125 students enrolled. It is a high school in Prairie Farm, WI. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Farm High?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Farm High is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Prairie Farm High?
32.0% of students at Prairie Farm High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Farm High?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Farm High is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Prairie Farm, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Farm High?
Prairie Farm High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Farm High rank among public schools in Prairie Farm?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Farm High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Prairie Farm, 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 Prairie Farm Public School District?
Besides Prairie Farm High, Prairie Farm Public School District also operates Prairie Farm Elementary (125 students) and Prairie Farm Middle (73 students). See the Prairie Farm Public School District district page for the complete list.