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Prekindergarten· 24 schools in district

Prairie Ridge Early Learning School

3031 Epiphany Ln, Eau Claire, WI 54703Eau Claire Area School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
236
Students
Total enrolled
$15,744
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 10% vs nat'l
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 236 students in grades PK–PK in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,744 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Prairie Ridge Early Learning School is a mid-sized prekindergarten in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serving grades PK–PK with 236 students. The district invests $15,744 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Prairie Ridge Early Learning School

236
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
60%
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution120 male · 116 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility60%
National avg 52% · 142 students
Student Composition
19%
58%
9%
9%
Asian19%
White58%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black3%
Multiracial9%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550405000423

Academic Outcomes at Prairie Ridge Early Learning School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 68th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54703

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,744Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,744
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,927
Student Support$2,991
Administration$1,889
Operations$2,362
Other$1,574
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,744 spent per student, an estimated $6,975 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
41%
State government
47.5%
Local (property tax)
40.5%
Federal programs
12.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Robbins ElementarySherman ElementaryPutnam Heights ElementaryMeadowview Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
DeLong MiddleSouth MiddleNorthstar Middle
↓
High School
North HighMemorial HighMcKinley Charter SchoolOxford Avenue School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyEau Claire County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEau Claire Area School District →
Phone: (715)852-3600
NCES ID: 550405000423
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Eau Claire seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Eau Claire Area School District
High
North High
1,663 students · 09–12
● 47 opp41% FRL
High
Memorial High
1,552 students · 09–12
● 47 opp27% FRL
Mid
DeLong Middle
893 students · 06–08
● 47 opp44% FRL
Mid
South Middle
791 students · 06–08
● 47 opp33% FRL
Elem
Robbins Elementary
505 students · KG–05
● 47 opp29% FRL
Mid
Northstar Middle
501 students · 06–08
● 47 opp42% FRL
Elem
Sherman Elementary
481 students · KG–05
● 47 opp38% FRL
Other
Eau Claire Community Sites
438 students · PK–PK
● 47 opp1% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3031 Epiphany Ln, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.