Enrollment
1,325
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 551464003162
Sun Prairie West High — Sun Prairie, WI
Federal NCES profile for Sun Prairie West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sun Prairie West High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sun Prairie West High reports 1,325 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 88.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% below the Wisconsin average and 48% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sun Prairie Area School District spends $23,138 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.0% from local sources (property taxes), 43.6% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sun Prairie West High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,325 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 30% 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
— 3% below state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$23,138
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 1,325 Top 98% in Wisconsin — larger than 2% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 88.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.8% -30% vs state
NCES ID 551464003162
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sun Prairie Area School District, which includes Sun Prairie West High.
$23,138
Per student
+24%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Sun Prairie West High
How many students attend Sun Prairie West High?
Sun Prairie West High has 1,325 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sun Prairie, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Prairie West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Prairie West High is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun Prairie West High?
26.8% of students at Sun Prairie West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Prairie West High?
The largest demographic group at Sun Prairie West High is White at 53.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sun Prairie, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Prairie West High?
Sun Prairie West High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.