- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-142 students YoY
Sun Prairie Four Kids shrank from 443 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-32.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-142 students YoY 551464002761 · Sun Prairie, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 15.6:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students)
Sun Prairie Four Kids shrank from 443 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-32.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sun Prairie Four Kids in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sun Prairie Ea
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
- This school 297
Sun Prairie Four Kids
297 students
What this shows Sun Prairie Four Kids reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Prairie Four Kids compares
Sun Prairie Four Kids is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,325
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~297 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), down 142.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.