- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prentice, WI
Prentice Middle
Federal NCES profile for Prentice Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551221002767
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prentice Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Prentice · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Prentice Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prentice Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Prentice, WI.
School address
District: Prentice School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551221002767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Prentice Middle shrank from 103 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-18.4%).
Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 551221002767 · Prentice, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 10:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Prentice Elementary (133 students)
Prentice Middle shrank from 103 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-18.4%). Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Prentice Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prentice Eleme
Prentice Elementary
133 students
- Prentice High
Prentice High
105 students
- This school
Prentice Middle
90 students
What this shows Prentice Middle reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prentice Middle compares
Prentice Middle is a shrinking 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Prentice Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prentice Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prentice High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prentice Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prentice Middle
How many students attend Prentice Middle?
Prentice Middle has 90 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prentice, WI. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prentice Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Prentice Middle is 10:1, which is 31% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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 Middle?
43.7% of students at Prentice Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prentice Middle?
The largest demographic group at Prentice Middle is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Prentice, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prentice Middle?
Prentice Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Prentice?
By Resource Investment Index, Prentice Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Prentice School District also operates Prentice Elementary (133 students) and Prentice High (105 students). See the Prentice School District district page for the complete list.