Enrollment
271
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kimberly, WI
4k Center for Literacy
Federal NCES profile for 4k Center for Literacy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550747003029
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
4k Center for Literacy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Kimberly · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
4k Center for Literacy has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 4k Center for Literacy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kimberly, WI.
School address
District: Kimberly Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550747003029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+109% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 4k Center for Literacy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at 4k Center for Literacy
4k Center for Literacy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kimberly, Wisconsin, enrolling 271 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Wisconsin schools and 109% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 271 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 351 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #351, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 542 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Kimberly Area School District spends $11,494 per pupil, 23% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Kimberly Area School District also operates Kimberly High (1,587 students) and Gerritts Middle (802 students) alongside 4k Center for Literacy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How 4k Center for Literacy compares
4k Center for Literacy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.1:1 | ▲ 109% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 55% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 109% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,494
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, 4k Center for Literacy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kimberly Area School District, which includes 4k Center for Literacy.
$11,494
Per student
-23%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 60.3%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How 4k Center for Literacy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gerritts Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mapleview Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 4k Center for Literacy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about 4k Center for Literacy
How many students attend 4k Center for Literacy?
4k Center for Literacy has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kimberly, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 4k Center for Literacy?
The student-teacher ratio at 4k Center for Literacy is 30.1:1, which is 109% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 4k Center for Literacy?
17.2% of students at 4k Center for Literacy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 4k Center for Literacy?
The largest demographic group at 4k Center for Literacy is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Kimberly, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 4k Center for Literacy?
4k Center for Literacy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 4k Center for Literacy rank among public schools in Kimberly?
By Resource Investment Index, 4k Center for Literacy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kimberly, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kimberly on the city page.
Is 4k Center for Literacy a good school?
4k Center for Literacy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kimberly Area School District?
Besides 4k Center for Literacy, Kimberly Area School District also operates Kimberly High (1,587 students), Gerritts Middle (802 students), and Woodland School (478 students). See the Kimberly Area School District district page for the complete list.
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