C H Bird Elementary

www.sunprairieschools.org

333 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

C.H. Bird Elementary School is a public school located in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Sun Prairie Area School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the staff works to create a welcoming atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build strong foundational knowledge in core subjects.

Beyond its academic curriculum, C.H. Bird Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between home and school. The institution benefits from active parental involvement and a collaborative culture that strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. With its dedication to creating a safe and nurturing school climate, C.H. Bird seeks to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become positive, contributing members of their local community.

333

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C H Bird Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	30
Black	73
Asian	39
Two or More	53
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
136 (40.8%)
Black
73 (21.9%)
Two or More
53 (15.9%)
Asian
39 (11.7%)
Hispanic
30 (9.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Sun Prairie Area School District
Phone:	(608)834-7300
Website:	http://www.sunprairieschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 7

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 62