Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie View Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie View Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie View Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
77%
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
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie View Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Prairie View Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
344 students attend Prairie View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Prairie View Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School offer ?
Prairie View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie View Elementary School part of?
Prairie View Elementary School is part of Beaver Dam Unified School District.
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