- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sun Prairie, WI
Prairie View Middle
Federal NCES profile for Prairie View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551464001400
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie View Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie View Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464001400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Prairie View Middle held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 551464001400 · Sun Prairie, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 13.7:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students)
Prairie View Middle held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Prairie View Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sun Prairie Ea
Sun Prairie East High
1,340 students
- Sun Prairie We
Sun Prairie West High
1,325 students
- This school
Prairie View Middle
699 students
- Patrick Marsh
Patrick Marsh Middle
581 students
- Central Height
Central Heights Middle
560 students
- Token Springs 472
Token Springs Elementary
472 students
What this shows Prairie View Middle reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie View Middle compares
Prairie View Middle 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$15,689
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Asian 15.5%
African American 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Prairie View Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sun Prairie Area School District reports $15,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie View Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sun Prairie West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Marsh Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Token Springs Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie View Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Sun Prairie
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie View Middle
How many students attend Prairie View Middle?
Prairie View Middle has 699 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sun Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 View Middle?
29.4% of students at Prairie View Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie View Middle?
The largest demographic group at Prairie View Middle is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie View Middle?
Prairie View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 View Middle rank among middle schools in Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie View Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Sun Prairie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sun Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides Prairie View Middle, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students), and Patrick Marsh Middle (581 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.