- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eau Claire, WI
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Ridge Early Learning School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550405000423
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Ridge Early Learning School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405000423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+22.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 550405000423 · Eau Claire, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 15.5:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,567 students)
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+22.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,567 students
- Memorial High
Memorial High
1,558 students
- Delong Middle
Delong Middle
893 students
- South Middle
South Middle
797 students
- Northstar Midd 529
Northstar Middle
529 students
- This school 248
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School
248 students
What this shows Prairie Ridge Early Learning School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Ridge Early Learning School compares
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,336
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 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Asian 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Prairie Ridge Early Learning School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Eau Claire Area School District reports $14,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Ridge Early Learning School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delong Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northstar Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Ridge Early Learning School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Eau Claire
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Standard public school
301 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Eau Claire Virtual School
Standard public school
147 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative education program
74 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Second Avenue School
Alternative education program
16 students
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Ridge Early Learning School
How many students attend Prairie Ridge Early Learning School?
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eau Claire, WI. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Early Learning School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Early Learning School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Ridge Early Learning School?
54.2% of students at Prairie Ridge Early Learning School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Ridge Early Learning School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Ridge Early Learning School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Ridge Early Learning School?
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Ridge Early Learning School rank among schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Ridge Early Learning School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Eau Claire, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eau Claire on the city page.
What other schools are in Eau Claire Area School District?
Besides Prairie Ridge Early Learning School, Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students), Memorial High (1,558 students), and Delong Middle (893 students). See the Eau Claire Area School District district page for the complete list.