Pine River School For Young Learners (Prsyl) serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine River School For Young Learners (Prsyl)'s student population of 133 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine River School For Young Learners (Prsyl) is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
2%
14%

Black
1%
9%

White
92%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pine River School For Young Learners (Prsyl)?
133 students attend Pine River School For Young Learners (Prsyl).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pine River School For Young Learners (Prsyl) students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine River School For Young Learners (Prsyl)?
Pine River School For Young Learners (Prsyl) has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine River School For Young Learners (Prsyl) offer ?
Pine River School For Young Learners (Prsyl) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine River School For Young Learners (Prsyl) part of?
Pine River School For Young Learners (Prsyl) is part of Merrill Area School District.
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