- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prentice, WI
Prentice Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prentice Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551221001588
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prentice Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Prentice · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Prentice Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prentice Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Prentice, WI.
School address
District: Prentice School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551221001588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Prentice Elementary held near 124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.9 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 551221001588 · Prentice, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 11.1:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Prentice High (105 students)
Prentice Elementary held near 124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.9 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Prentice Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prentice Elementary
133 students
- Prentice High
Prentice High
105 students
- Prentice Middl
Prentice Middle
90 students
What this shows Prentice Elementary reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prentice Elementary compares
Prentice 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$15,643
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Prentice Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Prentice School District reports $15,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prentice Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prentice High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prentice Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prentice Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prentice Elementary
How many students attend Prentice Elementary?
Prentice Elementary has 133 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prentice, WI. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prentice Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prentice Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Prentice Elementary?
53.9% of students at Prentice Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prentice Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prentice Elementary is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Prentice, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prentice Elementary?
Prentice Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Prentice Elementary rank among public schools in Prentice?
By Resource Investment Index, Prentice Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Prentice, 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 Prentice School District?
Besides Prentice Elementary, Prentice School District also operates Prentice High (105 students) and Prentice Middle (90 students). See the Prentice School District district page for the complete list.