Enrollment
297
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sun Prairie, WI
Sun Prairie Four Kids
Federal NCES profile for Sun Prairie Four Kids, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551464002761
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Prairie Four Kids earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Prairie Four Kids has class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Prairie Four Kids ranks #10 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464002761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sun Prairie Four Kids compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sun Prairie Four Kids
Sun Prairie Four Kids is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, enrolling 297 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 501 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #443, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Among Sun Prairie's public schools, it stands alongside Token Springs Elementary (472 students): Sun Prairie Four Kids is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 15.7:1).
Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students) and Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students) alongside Sun Prairie Four Kids.
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 Sun Prairie Four Kids compares
Sun Prairie Four Kids on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,670
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 55.6%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Sun Prairie Four Kids is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sun Prairie Area School District, which includes Sun Prairie Four Kids.
$14,670
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 43.6%
Federal 7.4%
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 Sun Prairie Four Kids Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sun Prairie West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patrick Marsh Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun Prairie Four Kids's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Sun Prairie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Token Springs Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Royal Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Meadow View Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sun Prairie Four Kids
How many students attend Sun Prairie Four Kids?
Sun Prairie Four Kids has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sun Prairie, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Prairie Four Kids?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Prairie Four Kids is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun Prairie Four Kids?
28.0% of students at Sun Prairie Four Kids are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Prairie Four Kids?
The largest demographic group at Sun Prairie Four Kids is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Prairie Four Kids?
Sun Prairie Four Kids has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sun Prairie Four Kids rank among schools in Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Prairie Four Kids ranks #10 of 10 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 schools in Sun Prairie on the city page.
Is Sun Prairie Four Kids a good school?
Sun Prairie Four Kids earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides Sun Prairie Four Kids, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students), and Prairie View Middle (699 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.
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