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Sun Prairie Area School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
14
Schools
6,536
Students
$23,308
Per-Pupil Spend
+62% nat'l
30.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sun Prairie Area School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 6,536 students across 14 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,308 is above average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C H Bird ElementaryPK–05340
Creekside ElementaryPK–05339
Eastside ElementaryPK–05425
Horizon ElementaryPK–05364
Meadow View ElementaryPK–05362
Northside ElementaryPK–05371
Royal Oaks ElementaryPK–05449
Token Springs ElementaryPK–05430
Westside ElementaryPK–05413
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Patrick Marsh Middle06–08594
Prairie View Middle06–08666
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Prairie Phoenix Academy09–1266
Sun Prairie East High09–121,274
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sun Prairie Four KidsPK–PK443
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,308+62% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
49%
State
43.6%
Local (property tax)
49.0%
Federal
7.4%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
6,536
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,308 per pupil — 62% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Sun Prairie Area School District has 14 public schools, serving a total of 6,536 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sun Prairie Area School District?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sun Prairie Area School District spend per student?
Sun Prairie Area School District spends $23,308 per pupil — 62% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sun Prairie Area School District?
30% of students in Sun Prairie Area School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sun Prairie Area School District?
No, Sun Prairie Area School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sun Prairie Area School District serve?
Sun Prairie Area School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sun Prairie Area School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sun Prairie Area School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.