Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Prairie View Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
37%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WI state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
206 students attend Prairie View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Prairie View Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School offer ?
Prairie View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Prairie View Elementary School part of?
Prairie View Elementary School is part of Ellsworth Community School District.
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