Stoner Prairie Elementary

Summary:

Stoner Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, serving 381 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Verona Area School District, which is ranked 104 out of 428 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stoner Prairie Elementary has shown a mixed performance in academic assessments compared to state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as 4th grade Social Studies, but underperformed in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. Its statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from as high as 259 in 2021-2022 to as low as 707 in 2018-2019. Notably, female students, Asian students, and Hispanic students have performed well, while African American students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds have struggled. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.7% in 2019-2020 to 22.5% in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby schools, Glacier Edge Elementary, also within the Verona Area School District, has generally outperformed Stoner Prairie Elementary in academic assessments and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, many schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District, such as Midvale Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Leopold Elementary, have struggled with lower academic performance and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced-price lunch eligibility compared to Stoner Prairie.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5830 Devoro Rd
       Fitchburg, WI  53711


(608) 845-4200

District: Verona Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
395th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,508 Help


Students who attend Stoner Prairie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Savanna Oaks Middle
High:    Verona Area High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.9%
Hispanic:
16.9%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stoner Prairie Elementary ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Verona Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.65. (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 (57.9%), Hispanic (16.9%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stoner Prairie Elementary is 11.6, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Verona Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stoner Prairie Elementary is $13,508, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Verona Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stoner Prairie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stoner Prairie Elementary 395th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Stoner Prairie Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Verona Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Verona Area School District 104th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stoner Prairie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stoner Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.32 451st 633 28.8%
2005 60.56 313th 632 50.5%
2006 58.44 382nd 712 46.3%
2007 71.39 206th 689 70.1%
2008 76.28 159th 1021 84.4%
2009 68.24 316th 1030 69.3%
2010 57.98 519th 1045 50.3%
2011 61.10 448th 1046 57.2%
2012 57.58 539th 1045 48.4%
2013 73.19 206th 1053 80.4%
2014 73.22 214th 1061 79.8%
2015 60.45 470th 1076 56.3%
2016 61.41 418th 1075 61.1%
2017 52.08 552nd 1071 48.5%
2018 42.73 666th 1025 35.0%
2019 40.30 707th 1037 31.8%
2021 64.28 364th 1050 65.3%
2022 71.89 259th 1067 75.7%
2023 69.67 300th 1067 71.9%
2024 65.65 395th 1061 62.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Stoner Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.89 31st 85 63.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stoner Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.80 193rd 287 32.8%
2019 34.54 194th 275 29.5%
2021 81.42 13th 222 94.1%
2022 82.86 18th 248 92.7%
2023 61.48 60th 249 75.9%
2024 57.82 85th 269 68.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stoner Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.65 393rd 742 47.0%
2024 37.55 497th 790 37.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stoner Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.79 785th 854 8.1%
2019 28.84 696th 874 20.4%
2021 50.01 408th 847 51.8%
2022 52.26 400th 859 53.4%
2023 29.18 688th 871 21.0%
2024 14.99 791st 866 8.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Stoner Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.83 603rd 997 39.5%
2019 43.40 641st 1002 36.0%
2021 63.41 357th 1004 64.4%
2022 69.99 276th 1017 72.9%
2023 72.76 242nd 1010 76.0%
2024 65.87 359th 1011 64.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Stoner Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.78 679th 997 31.9%
2019 38.82 693rd 1002 30.8%
2021 63.15 369th 1003 63.2%
2022 71.20 258th 1017 74.6%
2023 64.16 363rd 1011 64.1%
2024 63.30 396th 1012 60.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Stoner Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.35 85th 110 22.7%
2023 46.78 59th 116 49.1%
2024 69.99 38th 123 69.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Stoner Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.43 27th 161 83.2%
2021 22.58 137th 141 2.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stoner Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.76 237th 271 12.5%
2019 28.17 212th 266 20.3%
2022 62.47 91st 296 69.3%
2023 43.50 153rd 290 47.2%
2024 64.20 92nd 331 72.2%
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Rank History for White students at Stoner Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.74 238th 686 65.3%
2019 58.91 297th 718 58.6%
2021 70.88 175th 699 75.0%
2022 80.92 85th 704 87.9%
2023 80.39 92nd 715 87.1%
2024 74.60 150th 727 79.4%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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by a parent
Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Open Quote Great optional multi age program, as well as dedicated art music and gym teachers. Well funded school with free breakfast for everyone. Many school wide bring your family events. Brand new principle from a different elementary school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stoner Prairie Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 475 23 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1990 486 27 17 1 1 n/a n/a 0 532
1991 518 33 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1992 546 42 14 6 3 n/a n/a 0 611
1993 478 37 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1994 486 42 16 5 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1995 523 63 23 11 1 n/a n/a 0 621
1996 523 63 23 11 1 n/a n/a 0 621
1997 301 58 7 14 2 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 232 63 16 14 5 n/a n/a 0 330
1999 228 67 15 18 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2000 207 79 17 20 5 n/a n/a 0 328
2001 319 68 34 18 5 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 306 84 43 26 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2003 306 84 43 26 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2004 322 82 40 48 5 n/a n/a 0 497
2005 290 62 37 21 3 n/a n/a 0 413
2006 270 79 50 24 3 n/a n/a 0 426
2007 277 59 58 27 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2008 269 53 53 32 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 272 60 46 33 2 n/a n/a 0 413
2010 257 56 47 44 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 263 57 31 58 1 0 22 0 432
2012 258 45 26 66 0 0 22 0 417
2013 245 40 24 84 1 0 22 0 416
2014 236 36 27 92 0 0 24 0 415
2015 225 34 23 97 0 0 26 0 405
2016 223 32 20 82 0 0 34 0 391
2017 208 39 12 77 0 0 40 0 376
2018 180 45 17 73 0 0 44 0 359
2019 187 55 16 60 0 0 43 0 361
2020 206 43 21 53 0 0 49 0 372
2021 214 50 29 41 0 0 47 0 381
2022 210 36 34 44 0 0 39 0 363
2023 219 37 36 48 1 0 40 0 381
2024 223 35 33 65 1 0 28 0 385

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stoner Prairie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 511 27.1 18.8 7.2
1990 532 28.0 19.0 7.3
1991 570 32.4 17.5 2.8
1992 611 34.5 17.7 2.9
1993 535 33.7 15.9 3.4
1994 550 33.2 16.6 4
1995 621 36.0 17.3 6
1996 621 36.0 17.3 6
1997 382 23.5 16.3 7.1
1998 330 26.8 12.3 8.8
1999 329 27.7 11.9 10.9
2000 328 27.3 12.0 12.8
2001 444 33.7 13.2 12.8
2002 461 40.8 11.3 24.5
2003 461 40.8 11.3 24.5
2004 497 42.4 11.7 24.1
2005 413 44.0 9.4 n/a
2006 426 39.1 10.9 n/a
2007 422 38.1 11.1 25.6
2008 408 33.5 12.2 27
2009 413 33.6 12.3 27.6
2010 405 33.5 12.0 30.6
2011 432 33.0 13.0 35
2012 417 34.3 12.1 33.1
2013 416 34.3 12.1 29.1
2014 415 33.8 12.2 40.2
2015 405 n/a n/a 37.8
2016 391 34.0 11.5 33.8
2017 376 33.8 11.1 36.2
2018 359 32.3 11.0 37
2019 361 30.7 11.7 38.5
2020 372 32.0 11.6 18.5
2021 381 30.8 12.3 31.5
2022 363 27.9 13.0 28.9
2023 381 28.9 13.1 33.9
2024 385 33.1 11.6 30.9

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 Stoner Prairie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 511 27.1 18.8 7.2
1990 532 28.0 19.0 7.3
1991 570 32.4 17.5 2.8
1992 611 34.5 17.7 2.9
1993 535 33.7 15.9 3.4
1994 550 33.2 16.6 4
1995 621 36.0 17.3 6
1996 621 36.0 17.3 6
1997 382 23.5 16.3 7.1
1998 330 26.8 12.3 8.8
1999 329 27.7 11.9 10.9
2000 328 27.3 12.0 12.8
2001 444 33.7 13.2 12.8
2002 461 40.8 11.3 24.5
2003 461 40.8 11.3 24.5
2004 497 42.4 11.7 24.1
2005 413 44.0 9.4 n/a
2006 426 39.1 10.9 n/a
2007 422 38.1 11.1 25.6
2008 408 33.5 12.2 27
2009 413 33.6 12.3 27.6
2010 405 33.5 12.0 30.6
2011 432 33.0 13.0 35
2012 417 34.3 12.1 33.1
2013 416 34.3 12.1 29.1
2014 415 33.8 12.2 40.2
2015 405 n/a n/a 37.8
2016 391 34.0 11.5 33.8
2017 376 33.8 11.1 36.2
2018 359 32.3 11.0 37
2019 361 30.7 11.7 38.5
2020 372 32.0 11.6 18.5
2021 381 30.8 12.3 31.5
2022 363 27.9 13.0 28.9
2023 381 28.9 13.1 33.9
2024 385 33.1 11.6 30.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stoner Prairie Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $424 (3.1%) $13,155 (96.9%) $13,579
2020 $388 (2.8%) $13,603 (97.2%) $13,991
2021 $467 (3.5%) $13,041 (96.5%) $13,508

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stoner Prairie Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 707th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 300th of 1067 Elementary schools
 40.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stoner Prairie Elementary)36.746.8
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)45.750.8
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stoner Prairie Elementary)38.362.9
 24.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)48.561.5
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stoner Prairie Elementary)3650.9
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)49.163.6
 14.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stoner Prairie Elementary)3850.9
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)42.659.2
 16.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Stoner Prairie Elementary)5265.5
 13.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Verona Area School District)57.172.5
 15.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Stoner Prairie Elementary)4860
 12%
   4th Grade Science (Verona Area School District)58.265.2
 7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stoner Prairie Elementary)41.358.5
 17.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Area School District)45.758
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stoner Prairie Elementary)41.356.6
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Verona Area School District)45.560.6
 15.1%
   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 Students361381
 5.5%
African American5537
 32.7%
American Indian01
Asian1636
 125%
Hispanic6048
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White187219
 17.1%
Two or More Races4340
 7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%33.9%
 4.6%


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Stoner Prairie Elementary ranks 395th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Savanna Oaks Middle
High : Verona Area High

Students at Stoner Prairie Elementary are 58% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 385 students attended Stoner Prairie 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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