Pine River School for Young Learners (PRSYL)

Merrill Area School District
W4165 Highway 64
Merrill, WI 54452
124 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
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.
124
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    103 (83.1%)
  • Two or More
    12 (9.7%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (6.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8%)
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: Merrill Area School District
Phone: (715)536-2392
Website: http://www.mapsedu.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 124
Gender Ratio