Excellent
#341 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 16% in state
Prairie View Elementary
Elementary School · De Soto Area School District · De Soto, WI
A De Soto Area School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
E3245 County Road N, De Soto, WI 54624
- Math 52% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie View Elementary score 53% 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 14 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low223/100K
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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
$78,558
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$778/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in De Soto Area School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto Virtual SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 8 | Compare → |
| Stoddard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
De Soto Area School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie View Elementary is listed in De Soto Area 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 De Soto, WI, part of De Soto Area School District, serving approximately 97 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #341 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% 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 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elementary is 10.8:1. 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 #341 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Prairie View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% 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?
46.4% 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
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Vernon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (608) 648-2227
- Area population (ZIP 54624)
- 1,545
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 55.6
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 54624; 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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