Ba Kennedy School serves 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ba Kennedy School's student population of 222 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ba Kennedy School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ba Kennedy School?
222 students attend Ba Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ba Kennedy School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ba Kennedy School?
Ba Kennedy School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ba Kennedy School offer ?
Ba Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ba Kennedy School part of?
Ba Kennedy School is part of Prairie Du Chien Area School District.
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