- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waunakee, WI
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Waunakee Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551581001198
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waunakee Prairie Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Waunakee · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waunakee Prairie Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waunakee Prairie Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Waunakee, WI.
School address
District: Waunakee Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551581001198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Waunakee Prairie Elementary held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551581001198 · Waunakee, WI Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 12.3:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Waunakee High (1,335 students)
Waunakee Prairie Elementary held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waunakee Prairie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waunakee High
Waunakee High
1,335 students
- Waunakee Middl
Waunakee Middle
667 students
- Waunakee Inter
Waunakee Intermediate
661 students
- Waunakee Herit
Waunakee Heritage Elementary
537 students
- This school 531
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
531 students
- Arboretum Elem 435
Arboretum Elementary
435 students
What this shows Waunakee Prairie Elementary reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waunakee Prairie Elementary compares
Waunakee Prairie Elementary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 84% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.6%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Waunakee Prairie Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waunakee Community School District reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waunakee Prairie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waunakee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arboretum Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waunakee Prairie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Waunakee
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waunakee Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Waunakee Prairie Elementary?
Waunakee Prairie Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waunakee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waunakee Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waunakee Prairie Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waunakee Prairie Elementary?
6.0% of students at Waunakee Prairie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waunakee Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Waunakee Prairie Elementary is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Waunakee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waunakee Prairie Elementary?
Waunakee Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Waunakee Prairie Elementary rank among schools in Waunakee?
By Resource Investment Index, Waunakee Prairie Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Waunakee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waunakee on the city page.
What other schools are in Waunakee Community School District?
Besides Waunakee Prairie Elementary, Waunakee Community School District also operates Waunakee High (1,335 students), Waunakee Middle (667 students), and Waunakee Intermediate (661 students). See the Waunakee Community School District district page for the complete list.