Very Good
#532 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 25% in state
Based on limited data
Ba Kennedy School
Elementary School · Prairie Du Chien Area School District · Prairie Du Chien, WI
A Prairie Du Chien Area School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
420 Wacouta Ave, Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ba Kennedy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated984/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,476
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Frontier Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.3 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Mighty River Academy of Virtual EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Prairie Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Prairie Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prairie Du Chien Area School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ba Kennedy School is listed in Prairie du Chien Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ba Kennedy School
Ba Kennedy School is a public elementary school in Prairie Du Chien, WI, part of Prairie Du Chien Area School District, serving approximately 243 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 2,105 schools in WI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ba Kennedy School
What grades does Ba Kennedy School serve?
Ba Kennedy School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Ba Kennedy School?
Ba Kennedy School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ba Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ba Kennedy School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ba Kennedy School rank in WI?
Ba Kennedy School ranks #532 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Ba Kennedy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ba Kennedy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ba Kennedy School a charter school?
No, Ba Kennedy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ba Kennedy School a Title I school?
No, Ba Kennedy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ba Kennedy School?
52.3% of students at Ba Kennedy School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (608) 326-3719
- Area population (ZIP 53821)
- 7,711
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53821; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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