- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasant Prairie, WI
Prairie Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550732000821
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Lane Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Pleasant Prairie · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Lane Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Lane Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732000821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Prairie Lane Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550732000821 · Pleasant Prairie, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 17.3:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students)
Prairie Lane Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Prairie Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Trail H
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,902 students
- Bradford High
Bradford High
1,453 students
- Tremper High
Tremper High
1,417 students
- Mahone Middle
Mahone Middle
1,025 students
- Kenosha School
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
988 students
- This school 451
Prairie Lane Elementary
451 students
What this shows Prairie Lane Elementary reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Lane Elementary compares
Prairie Lane Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Prairie Lane Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenosha School District reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Pleasant Prairie
2 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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Lane Elementary
How many students attend Prairie Lane Elementary?
Prairie Lane Elementary has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasant Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Lane Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Lane Elementary?
22.0% of students at Prairie Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Lane Elementary is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Lane Elementary?
Prairie Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Lane Elementary rank among schools in Pleasant Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Lane Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pleasant Prairie, 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 Kenosha School District?
Besides Prairie Lane Elementary, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.