- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prairie Farm, WI
Prairie Farm Middle
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Farm Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551218000445
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Farm Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Prairie Farm · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Farm Middle has class sizes smaller than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Farm Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Prairie Farm, WI.
School address
District: Prairie Farm Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551218000445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Prairie Farm Middle shrank from 90 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 551218000445 · Prairie Farm, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 7.3:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Farm Elementary (125 students)
Prairie Farm Middle shrank from 90 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Prairie Farm Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie Farm E
Prairie Farm Elementary
125 students
- Prairie Farm H
Prairie Farm High
125 students
- This school
Prairie Farm Middle
73 students
What this shows Prairie Farm Middle reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Farm Middle compares
Prairie Farm Middle 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 49% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 2% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.7%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Prairie Farm Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Farm Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Farm High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Farm Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Farm Middle
How many students attend Prairie Farm Middle?
Prairie Farm Middle has 73 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prairie Farm, WI. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Farm Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Farm Middle is 7.3:1, which is 49% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 54% 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 Middle?
37.8% of students at Prairie Farm Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Farm Middle?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Farm Middle is White at 97.3% of enrollment, in Prairie Farm, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Farm Middle?
Prairie Farm Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Prairie Farm?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Farm Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Prairie Farm Public School District also operates Prairie Farm Elementary (125 students) and Prairie Farm High (125 students). See the Prairie Farm Public School District district page for the complete list.