Prairie Ridge Early Learning School serves 236 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School's student population of 236 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Ridge Early Learning School is 0.61, which is more 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
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Prairie Ridge Early Learning School?
236 students attend Prairie Ridge Early Learning School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Prairie Ridge Early Learning School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Ridge Early Learning School?
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Ridge Early Learning School offer ?
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Ridge Early Learning School part of?
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School is part of Eau Claire Area School District.
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