Excellent
#40 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 2% in state
Prairie View Elementary
Elementary School · Beaver Dam Unified School District · Beaver Dam, WI
A Beaver Dam Unified School District elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
510 N Crystal Lake Rd, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
- Math 80% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie View Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Prairie View Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,269/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaver Dam), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,704
Median home value
$212,200
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53916; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bdusd4kidsEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 0.7 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beaver Dam Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie View Elementary is listed in Beaver Dam Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie View Elementary
Prairie View Elementary is a public elementary school in Beaver Dam, WI, part of Beaver Dam Unified School District, serving approximately 351 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie View Elementary
What grades does Prairie View Elementary serve?
Prairie View Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary?
Prairie View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie View Elementary rank in WI?
Prairie View Elementary ranks #40 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Prairie View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Prairie View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie View Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie View Elementary a charter school?
No, Prairie View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Prairie View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie View Elementary?
45.6% of students at Prairie View Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dodge County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.8%
- Phone
- (920) 885-7380
- Area population (ZIP 53916)
- 22,956
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 53916; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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