PINE RIVER SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LEARNERS (PRSYL)
Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL) is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Merrill Area School District school district, located in Merrill, WI with about 188 students. With about 5 teachers, Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL) has a student/teacher ratio of about 37:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL), located in Merrill, Wisconsin, is a dedicated educational facility serving the youngest members of the Merrill Area Public School District. As a specialized center for early childhood education, the school focuses on building a strong foundational base for children through programs that emphasize social-emotional development, literacy, and school readiness. By providing a nurturing environment tailored to early learners, the school aims to create a positive first experience with the public education system, ensuring students are well-prepared for their transition to elementary school.
Operating under the umbrella of the Merrill Area Public School District, PRSYL leverages the district’s broader resources and pedagogical standards to support its specific community. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of toddlers and preschoolers, often incorporating play-based learning and interactive activities that foster curiosity and essential cognitive skills. Families in the Merrill area can access more information regarding enrollment, programming, and district-wide educational initiatives through the official school district website at http://www.maps.k12.wi.us.
For more information, contact Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL) at (715) 536-2392 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2392
http://www.maps.k12.wi.us
PINE RIVER SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LEARNERS (PRSYL) is a public school in Merrill, WI with about 188 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Merrill Area School District
- Total Students:
- 188
- Teachers:
- 5.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 188 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PINE RIVER SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LEARNERS (PRSYL) is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Female
- 44.7%
- Male
- 55.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.