Ba Kennedy School

420 Wacouta Ave
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ba Kennedy School serves 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : BA Kennedy School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Prairie Du Chien, WI, covering approximately 92.4 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ba Kennedy School's student population of 217 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
217 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ba Kennedy School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
9%
White
93%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
7%
0.13

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ba Kennedy School?
217 students attend Ba Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ba Kennedy School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ba Kennedy School?
Ba Kennedy School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ba Kennedy School offer ?
Ba Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ba Kennedy School part of?
Ba Kennedy School is part of Prairie Du Chien Area School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : BA Kennedy School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Prairie Du Chien, WI, covering approximately 92.4 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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