Prairie View Elementary School

510 N Crystal Lake Rd
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
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Top 30%
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie View Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prairie View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Prairie View Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Prairie View Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Elementary School is 0.33, 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
This School
State Level (WI)
#407 out of 1984 schools
(Top 30%)
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60-64%
38%
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40-44%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
13%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
81%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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

What is Prairie View Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie View Elementary School is ranked #407 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Prairie View Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
375 students attend Prairie View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Prairie View Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School offer ?
Prairie View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie View Elementary School part of?
Prairie View Elementary School is part of Beaver Dam Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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