- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sun Prairie, WI
Sun Prairie East High
Federal NCES profile for Sun Prairie East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551464001902
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Prairie East High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Prairie East High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Prairie East High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464001902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sun Prairie East High held near 1,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.3 → 87.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 551464001902 · Sun Prairie, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,340 enr · 14.7:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students)
Sun Prairie East High held near 1,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.3 → 87.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sun Prairie East High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sun Prairie East High
1,340 students
- Sun Prairie We
Sun Prairie West High
1,325 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle
699 students
- Patrick Marsh
Patrick Marsh Middle
581 students
- Central Height
Central Heights Middle
560 students
- Token Springs 472
Token Springs Elementary
472 students
What this shows Sun Prairie East High reports 1,340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Prairie East High compares
Sun Prairie East 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,340 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,340
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.7%
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
$15,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Sun Prairie East High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sun Prairie Area School District reports $15,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sun Prairie East High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie West High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Marsh Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Token Springs Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun Prairie East High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Sun Prairie
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sun Prairie East High
How many students attend Sun Prairie East High?
Sun Prairie East High has 1,340 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sun Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,274 (2022-23) → 1,275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Prairie East High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Prairie East High is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun Prairie East High?
19.2% of students at Sun Prairie East High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Prairie East High?
The largest demographic group at Sun Prairie East High is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Prairie East High?
Sun Prairie East High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sun Prairie East High rank among high schools in Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Prairie East High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sun Prairie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sun Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides Sun Prairie East High, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students), Prairie View Middle (699 students), and Patrick Marsh Middle (581 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.