BA Kennedy School

420 Wacouta Ave
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821

www.pdc.k12.wi.us

222 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

B.A. Kennedy Elementary School is a public primary school located in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, serving as a key component of the Prairie du Chien Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, typically catering to early elementary grades. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and social-emotional development, the institution strives to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys within the district.

Beyond its core curriculum, B.A. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and students. The school utilizes its resources to provide a well-rounded experience, often incorporating local values into its approach to student growth. For those seeking specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the Prairie du Chien Area School District website serves as the primary hub for information and ongoing updates.

222

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BA Kennedy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Two or More	10

White
202 (91.0 %)
Two or More
10 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.1 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prairie du Chien Area School District
Phone:	(608)326-3719
Website:	http://www.pdc.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 41