Ba Kennedy School

420 Wacouta Ave
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ba Kennedy School serves 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ba Kennedy School's student population of 172 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ba Kennedy School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
n/a
9%
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White
91%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ba Kennedy School?
172 students attend Ba Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ba Kennedy School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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-1 (offers virtual instruction).
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 Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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