- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fitchburg, WI
Stoner Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stoner Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551533002376
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stoner Prairie Elementary earns 32/100 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
- public schools in Fitchburg · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stoner Prairie Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stoner Prairie Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fitchburg, WI.
School address
District: Verona Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551533002376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Stoner Prairie Elementary held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 551533002376 · Fitchburg, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 14.5:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Verona Area High (1,820 students)
Stoner Prairie Elementary held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Stoner Prairie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Verona Area Hi
Verona Area High
1,820 students
- Badger Ridge M
Badger Ridge Middle
776 students
- Sugar Creek El 645
Sugar Creek Elementary
645 students
- Glacier Edge E 462
Glacier Edge Elementary
462 students
- Core Knowledge 417
Core Knowledge Charter School
417 students
- This school 407
Stoner Prairie Elementary
407 students
What this shows Stoner Prairie Elementary reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stoner Prairie Elementary compares
Stoner Prairie 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$15,445
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Stoner Prairie Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Verona Area School District reports $15,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stoner Prairie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Area High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Badger Ridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacier Edge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Core Knowledge Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stoner Prairie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stoner Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Stoner Prairie Elementary?
Stoner Prairie Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fitchburg, WI. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stoner Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stoner Prairie Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stoner Prairie Elementary?
29.9% of students at Stoner Prairie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stoner Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stoner Prairie Elementary is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Fitchburg, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stoner Prairie Elementary?
Stoner Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Stoner Prairie Elementary rank among public schools in Fitchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Stoner Prairie Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fitchburg, 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 Verona Area School District?
Besides Stoner Prairie Elementary, Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students), Badger Ridge Middle (776 students), and Sugar Creek Elementary (645 students). See the Verona Area School District district page for the complete list.