- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Prairie Du Sac, WI
Sauk Prairie High
Federal NCES profile for Sauk Prairie High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551341001759
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sauk Prairie High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Prairie Du Sac · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sauk Prairie High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sauk Prairie High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Prairie Du Sac, WI.
School address
District: Sauk Prairie School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551341001759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Sauk Prairie High held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.5 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 551341001759 · Prairie Du Sac, WI High · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 13.9:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sauk Prairie Middle (595 students)
Sauk Prairie High held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.5 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sauk Prairie High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sauk Prairie High
862 students
- Sauk Prairie M
Sauk Prairie Middle
595 students
- Bridges Elemen
Bridges Elementary
458 students
- Grand Avenue E
Grand Avenue Elementary
396 students
- Tower Rock Ele 213
Tower Rock Elementary
213 students
- Merrimac Commu 134
Merrimac Community
134 students
What this shows Sauk Prairie High reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sauk Prairie High compares
Sauk Prairie High 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$13,273
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Sauk Prairie High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sauk Prairie School District reports $13,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sauk Prairie High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Prairie Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridges Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tower Rock Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merrimac Community | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sauk Prairie High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high 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 (~862 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sauk Prairie High
How many students attend Sauk Prairie High?
Sauk Prairie High has 862 students enrolled. It is a high school in Prairie Du Sac, WI. CCD year-over-year: 864 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauk Prairie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauk Prairie High is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Sauk Prairie High?
21.2% of students at Sauk Prairie High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sauk Prairie High?
The largest demographic group at Sauk Prairie High is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Prairie Du Sac, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sauk Prairie High?
Sauk Prairie High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sauk Prairie High rank among public schools in Prairie Du Sac?
By Resource Investment Index, Sauk Prairie High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Prairie Du Sac, 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 Sauk Prairie School District?
Besides Sauk Prairie High, Sauk Prairie School District also operates Sauk Prairie Middle (595 students), Bridges Elementary (458 students), and Grand Avenue Elementary (396 students). See the Sauk Prairie School District district page for the complete list.