Enrollment
699
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie View Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie View Middle
Prairie View Middle is a large middle school in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, enrolling 699 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.4% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 90% of state schools at 699 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #176.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Sun Prairie's middle schools, it stands alongside Patrick Marsh Middle (581 students): Prairie View Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 11:1).
Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students) and Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students) alongside Prairie View Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prairie View Middle compares
Prairie View Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sun Prairie Area School District, which includes Prairie View Middle.
$14,670
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 43.6%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~699 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Prairie View Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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