Prairie Farm Elementary

Summary:

Prairie Farm Elementary is a public elementary school in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin, serving 163 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Prairie Farm Public School District, which is ranked 276 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Prairie Farm Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 253rd out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 694th out of 1,061 in 2023-2024, its academic performance has been mixed. For example, 3rd-grade students performed better in math (61.9% proficient or better) compared to the state average (56.58%), but 5th-grade students struggled in both English Language Arts (46.15% proficient or better) and math (38.46% proficient or better), both below the state averages. Compared to nearby schools, such as Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary, Prairie Farm Elementary's performance is generally lower.

Additionally, Prairie Farm Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.31% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school has also experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.8% in 2018-2019 to 20.8% in 2021-2022, which is generally higher than nearby schools. Despite the higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at Prairie Farm Elementary, the school's academic performance is still lagging behind, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 630 River Ave S
       Prairie Farm, WI  54762-9792


(715) 455-1861

District: Prairie Farm Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
694th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,405 Help


Students who attend Prairie Farm Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Prairie Farm Middle
High:    Prairie Farm High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.9%
Two or more races:
2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prairie Farm Elementary ranks worse than 65.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.9%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Farm Elementary is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Farm Elementary is $13,405.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Farm Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Farm Elementary 694th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Prairie Farm Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Prairie Farm Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Farm Public School District 276th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Farm Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Prairie Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.89 146th 632 76.9%
2008 62.26 435th 1021 57.4%
2009 69.46 281st 1030 72.7%
2010 49.66 683rd 1045 34.6%
2011 32.76 861st 1046 17.7%
2012 57.59 538th 1045 48.5%
2013 68.39 272nd 1053 74.2%
2014 70.55 253rd 1061 76.2%
2015 64.69 376th 1076 65.1%
2016 57.55 477th 1075 55.6%
2017 47.09 625th 1071 41.6%
2018 54.73 498th 1025 51.4%
2019 52.33 541st 1037 47.8%
2021 72.48 250th 1050 76.2%
2022 65.07 362nd 1067 66.1%
2023 46.32 647th 1067 39.4%
2024 43.70 694th 1061 34.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prairie Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.40 275th 790 65.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.18 264th 854 69.1%
2019 46.51 463rd 874 47.0%
2021 56.03 319th 847 62.3%
2022 64.63 240th 859 72.1%
2023 43.28 530th 871 39.2%
2024 52.83 400th 866 53.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Prairie Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.26 527th 997 47.1%
2019 53.03 514th 1002 48.7%
2021 74.63 208th 1004 79.3%
2022 71.94 242nd 1017 76.2%
2023 41.49 671st 1010 33.6%
2024 38.61 712th 1011 29.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Prairie Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.16 427th 997 57.2%
2019 52.97 497th 1002 50.4%
2021 66.71 301st 1003 70.0%
2022 53.87 502nd 1017 50.6%
2023 53.65 520th 1011 48.6%
2024 50.30 579th 1012 42.8%
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Rank History for White students at Prairie Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.84 511th 718 28.8%
2023 23.01 605th 715 15.4%
2024 17.66 649th 727 10.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Prairie Farm Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 315 n/a 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1990 334 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1991 267 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1992 281 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1993 240 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 246
1994 137 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1995 112 2 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 121
1996 112 2 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 121
1997 111 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 115
1998 112 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 115
1999 124 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 126
2000 135 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 141
2001 144 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 146
2002 143 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 149
2003 143 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 149
2004 127 1 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 135
2005 134 1 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 142
2006 164 0 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 172
2007 166 2 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 175
2008 166 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2009 166 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 172
2010 168 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2011 170 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 171
2012 144 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 145
2013 141 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 142
2014 169 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 176
2015 190 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 196
2016 196 2 0 6 0 0 1 0 205
2017 215 4 0 4 0 0 1 0 224
2018 210 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 217
2019 194 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 198
2020 195 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 200
2021 166 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 175
2022 160 0 0 1 0 0 8 0 169
2023 159 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 163
2024 138 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 141

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Farm Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 322 14.4 22.3 19.6
1990 334 13.4 24.9 17.4
1991 269 14.8 18.1 20.8
1992 285 13.8 20.6 25.3
1993 246 14.7 16.7 22
1994 139 10.1 13.8 20.1
1995 121 7.6 15.9 19
1996 121 7.6 15.9 19
1997 115 9.7 11.9 14.8
1998 115 10.6 10.8 14.8
1999 126 9.6 13.1 25.4
2000 141 10.6 13.3 25.5
2001 146 10.6 13.8 25.3
2002 149 9.9 15.1 38.3
2003 149 9.9 15.1 38.3
2004 135 10.1 13.4 39.3
2005 142 10.3 13.8 n/a
2006 172 11.4 15.1 n/a
2007 175 12.0 14.6 12.6
2008 170 12.1 14.0 28.2
2009 172 12.4 13.9 26.7
2010 173 11.9 14.4 41
2011 171 12.0 14.1 31
2012 145 12.1 11.9 36.6
2013 142 14.0 10.1 40.8
2014 176 14.7 11.9 43.2
2015 196 n/a n/a 35.7
2016 205 17.0 12.0 43.4
2017 224 16.1 13.8 39.7
2018 217 16.1 13.4 37.3
2019 198 16.1 12.2 46
2020 200 15.9 12.5 47.5
2021 175 15.8 11.0 56.6
2022 169 16.9 9.9 46.7
2023 163 15.9 10.2 50.3
2024 141 14.3 9.8 51.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Farm Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 322 14.4 22.3 19.6
1990 334 13.4 24.9 17.4
1991 269 14.8 18.1 20.8
1992 285 13.8 20.6 25.3
1993 246 14.7 16.7 22
1994 139 10.1 13.8 20.1
1995 121 7.6 15.9 19
1996 121 7.6 15.9 19
1997 115 9.7 11.9 14.8
1998 115 10.6 10.8 14.8
1999 126 9.6 13.1 25.4
2000 141 10.6 13.3 25.5
2001 146 10.6 13.8 25.3
2002 149 9.9 15.1 38.3
2003 149 9.9 15.1 38.3
2004 135 10.1 13.4 39.3
2005 142 10.3 13.8 n/a
2006 172 11.4 15.1 n/a
2007 175 12.0 14.6 12.6
2008 170 12.1 14.0 28.2
2009 172 12.4 13.9 26.7
2010 173 11.9 14.4 41
2011 171 12.0 14.1 31
2012 145 12.1 11.9 36.6
2013 142 14.0 10.1 40.8
2014 176 14.7 11.9 43.2
2015 196 n/a n/a 35.7
2016 205 17.0 12.0 43.4
2017 224 16.1 13.8 39.7
2018 217 16.1 13.4 37.3
2019 198 16.1 12.2 46
2020 200 15.9 12.5 47.5
2021 175 15.8 11.0 56.6
2022 169 16.9 9.9 46.7
2023 163 15.9 10.2 50.3
2024 141 14.3 9.8 51.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Farm Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $677 (5.5%) $11,541 (94.5%) $12,219
2020 $540 (4.3%) $12,019 (95.7%) $12,559
2021 $651 (4.9%) $12,753 (95.1%) $13,405

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Farm Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 541st of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 647th of 1067 Elementary schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Farm Elementary)27.314.8
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Farm Public School District)27.314.8
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Farm Elementary)31.833.3
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Farm Public School District)31.833.3
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Farm Elementary)56.842.3
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Farm Public School District)56.842.3
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Farm Elementary)18.930.8
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Farm Public School District)18.930.8
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Prairie Farm Elementary)62.273.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Prairie Farm Public School District)62.273.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Prairie Farm Elementary)67.653.9
 13.7%
   4th Grade Science (Prairie Farm Public School District)67.653.9
 13.7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Farm Elementary)6055.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Farm Public School District)6055.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Farm Elementary)4441.4
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Farm Public School District)4441.4
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students198163
 17.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White194159
 18%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46%50.3%
 4.3%


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Students who attend Prairie Farm Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Prairie Farm Middle
High : Prairie Farm High

Prairie Farm Elementary ranks 694th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Prairie Farm Elementary are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 141 students attended Prairie Farm Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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