Prairie Ridge Early Learning School serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- 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 289 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prairie Ridge Early Learning School is 0.56, which is more 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
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
64%
67%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Prairie Ridge Early Learning School?
289 students attend Prairie Ridge Early Learning School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Prairie Ridge Early Learning School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Ridge Early Learning School?
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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