Prairie Ridge Early Learning School

Eau Claire Area School District
3031 Epiphany Ln
Eau Claire, WI 54703
236 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School, located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, serves as a specialized educational hub within the Eau Claire Area School District. Dedicated exclusively to the youngest learners, the school focuses on building a strong foundation for future academic success through play-based curriculum and age-appropriate instruction. The school’s environment is designed to be welcoming and inclusive, fostering early social-emotional development, literacy, and cognitive skills in a safe, nurturing setting.

The school operates as a center for various early childhood initiatives, including Head Start programs and specialized services for students with developmental needs. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, families, and the community, Prairie Ridge ensures that young children receive the support required to thrive as they transition into elementary school. Through its commitment to high-quality early education, the school plays a vital role in preparing Eau Claire’s children for long-term educational growth.
236
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    136 (57.6 %)
  • Asian
    46 (19.5 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (9.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (8.9 %)
  • Black
    8 (3.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Eau Claire Area School District
Phone: (715)852-3600
Website: http://www.ecasd.us/prairie-ridge-early-learning/home
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 158
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 236
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Eau Claire Community Sites
Eau Claire Area School District
438 Students
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701 (2.5 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K