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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Attendance Zone: BA Kennedy School serves the entire district in Prairie Du Chien, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 92.4 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 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)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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