Enrollment
407
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stoner Prairie Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stoner Prairie Elementary
Stoner Prairie Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, enrolling 407 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.9% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 407 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 568 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #521, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students) and Badger Ridge Middle (776 students) alongside Stoner Prairie Elementary.
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 Stoner Prairie Elementary compares
Stoner Prairie Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,930
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Verona Area School District, which includes Stoner Prairie Elementary.
$13,930
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 28.9%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fitchburg on the city page.
Is Stoner Prairie Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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