Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie View Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of De Soto, WI, encompassing approximately 132.8 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 10.2 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie View Elementary School's student population of 92 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
92 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Prairie View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1589 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1589 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
92 students attend Prairie View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Prairie View Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie View Elementary School part of?
Prairie View Elementary School is part of De Soto Area School District.
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