Enrollment
217
Elementary
DISTRICT 204 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PRAIRIE DU CHIEN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551215002508
BA Kennedy School
420 Wacouta Ave, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 · (608) 326-3719 · Crawford County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL217 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.4:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
128 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 49 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 67 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 52 | 24% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Prairie du Chien Area School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like BA Kennedy School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA Kennedy School this school | 217 | 59.0% | N/A |
| Wonewoc-Center Elementary Wonewoc | 175 | 58.9% | 53.0% |
| Grayside Elementary Mauston | 244 | 55.7% | 46.9% |
| Washington Elementary Merrill | 257 | 55.6% | 54.8% |
| Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School Port Edwards | 202 | 58.4% | 40.5% |
| Suring Elementary Suring | 196 | 55.6% | 36.5% |
Matched among Wisconsin elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BA Kennedy School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 217 | #859 of 1,157 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.7:1 | #217 of 901 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.0% | #850 of 901 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.0% | #284 of 1,064 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.0% | #585 of 664 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
217
+26 (+14%) vs 2020
-18% since 2010-11, when it was 264
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
was 11.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 217 | 18.6 | 11.7:1 | 59% (128) |
| 2023-24 | 243 | 18.6 | 13.1:1 | 52% (127) |
| 2022-23 | 222 | 18.9 | 11.8:1 | 59% (131) |
| 2020-21 | 191 | 17 | 11.2:1 | 61% (116) |
| 2017-18 | 226 | 22.6 | 10.0:1 | 59% (134) |
| 2015-16 | 267 | 21 | 12.7:1 | 57% (151) |
| 2010-11 | 264 | 19 | 13.9:1 | 66% (175) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BA Kennedy School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (226 to 217); teachers down 18% (22.6 to 18.6).
About BA Kennedy School
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, is home to BA Kennedy School, a small elementary school. The school teaches pre-K through 2 and enrolls 217 students. The school is 33% below the average for elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Prairie du Chien Area School District is the district for BA Kennedy School. It has 5 schools and 917 students.
The share of White students at BA Kennedy School is 93%. Enrollment also includes 3% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. In Crawford County overall, the White share is about 93%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 14%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at BA Kennedy School is 11.7:1, based on 18.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Wisconsin is 14.7:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. BA Kennedy School counts 59% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Crawford County report 51%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Crawford County show that the median household earns about $64,094 a year, about 18% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Crawford County has 14 public schools with about 1,827 students, including BA Kennedy School.
BA Kennedy School's nearest public school is Prairie du Chien High (about 0.5 miles). In all, 6 other public schools sit within five miles of BA Kennedy School.
For locale, NCES codes BA Kennedy School as Town: Remote.
Over 4 years, enrollment rose by 26 students, from 191 to 217.
BA Kennedy School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Crawford County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,042
Census ACS
Median income
$64,094
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
1,827 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Prairie du Chien Area School District
- Prairie du Chien HighHigh · 287 students
- Bluff View MiddleMiddle · 200 students
- Bluff View ElementaryElementary · 190 students
- Mighty River Academy of Virtual EducationCombined · 23 students
Other schools in Prairie du Chien
- Prairie du Chien HighHigh · 287 students
- Bluff View MiddleMiddle · 200 students
- Bluff View ElementaryElementary · 190 students
- Mighty River Academy of Virtual EducationCombined · 23 students
- DOC: Prairie du Chien Correctional Insti tutionHigh
Nearby schools
- Prairie du Chien High0.5 mi · 287
- Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education0.5 mi · 23
- Bluff View Elementary1.0 mi · 190
- Bluff View Middle1.0 mi · 200
- MFL MarMac Middle School2.8 mi · 168
- McGregor Intermediate School2.9 mi · 130
Frequently asked questions
About BA Kennedy SchoolHow many students attend BA Kennedy School?
BA Kennedy School enrolls approximately 217 students in grades PK-02.
Is BA Kennedy School an elementary, middle, or high school?
BA Kennedy School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does BA Kennedy School have?
BA Kennedy School employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.
What is the student diversity at BA Kennedy School?
Student demographics at BA Kennedy School are roughly 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is BA Kennedy School in?
BA Kennedy School is part of Prairie du Chien Area School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.