- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reedsburg, WI
Prairie Ridge Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Ridge Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551266003098
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Ridge Intermediate earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Reedsburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Ridge Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Ridge Intermediate ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Reedsburg, WI.
School address
District: Reedsburg School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551266003098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Prairie Ridge Intermediate held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 551266003098 · Reedsburg, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 12.6:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Reedsburg Area High (889 students)
Prairie Ridge Intermediate held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Prairie Ridge Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reedsburg Area
Reedsburg Area High
889 students
- Webb Middle
Webb Middle
572 students
- This school
Prairie Ridge Intermediate
505 students
- Pineview Eleme
Pineview Elementary
390 students
- West Side Elem 198
West Side Elementary
198 students
- 4k Community-B 37
4k Community-Based
37 students
What this shows Prairie Ridge Intermediate reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Ridge Intermediate compares
Prairie Ridge Intermediate 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$13,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Prairie Ridge Intermediate is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Reedsburg School District reports $13,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Ridge Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedsburg Area High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webb Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pineview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 4k Community-Based | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Ridge Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Ridge Intermediate
How many students attend Prairie Ridge Intermediate?
Prairie Ridge Intermediate has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reedsburg, WI. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Intermediate is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Ridge Intermediate?
42.2% of students at Prairie Ridge Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Ridge Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Ridge Intermediate is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Reedsburg, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Ridge Intermediate?
Prairie Ridge Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ridge Intermediate rank among public schools in Reedsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Ridge Intermediate ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Reedsburg, 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 Reedsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Reedsburg School District?
Besides Prairie Ridge Intermediate, Reedsburg School District also operates Reedsburg Area High (889 students), Webb Middle (572 students), and Pineview Elementary (390 students). See the Reedsburg School District district page for the complete list.