Enrollment
271
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550747003029
4k Center for Literacy — Kimberly, WI
Federal NCES profile for 4k Center for Literacy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
4k Center for Literacy earns an F Resource Investment Index (10/100), with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 10/100
- 32.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 271
- students enrolled
School address
District: Kimberly Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.3:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+114% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
4k Center for Literacy reports 271 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 32.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 114% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 103% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 17.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% below the Wisconsin average and 67% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 542 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kimberly Area School District spends $12,653 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.7% from local sources (property taxes), 60.3% from the state, and 7.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How 4k Center for Literacy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.3:1 | ▲ 114% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 55% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
32 smaller classes than 1% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
271 larger than 28% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
32.3:1
students per teacher
— 114% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,653
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 542 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 271 Top 44% in Wisconsin — larger than 56% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 32.3:1 +114% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 17.2% -55% vs state
NCES ID 550747003029
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 542:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kimberly Area School District, which includes 4k Center for Literacy.
$12,653
Per student
-32%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
Educator & family resources
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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 other 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 32.3:1, which is 114% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.