Enrollment
138
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcfarland, WI
4k Mcfarland
Federal NCES profile for 4k Mcfarland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550891002902
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
4k Mcfarland earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
4k Mcfarland has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 4k Mcfarland ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Mcfarland, WI.
School address
District: Mcfarland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550891002902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+140% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 4k Mcfarland compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at 4k Mcfarland
4k Mcfarland is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mcfarland, Wisconsin, enrolling 138 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 140% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.0% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 75 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #69, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students) and Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students) alongside 4k Mcfarland.
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 Mcfarland compares
4k Mcfarland on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.5:1 | ▲ 140% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 79% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
34.5:1
students per teacher
- 140% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,381
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.
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 73.9%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 4.3%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, 4k Mcfarland is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcfarland School District, which includes 4k Mcfarland.
$12,381
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 23.7%
Federal 4.9%
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 Mcfarland Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Mound Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubesa Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 4k Mcfarland's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~138 students)
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Frequently asked questions about 4k Mcfarland
How many students attend 4k Mcfarland?
4k Mcfarland has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcfarland, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 4k Mcfarland?
The student-teacher ratio at 4k Mcfarland is 34.5:1, which is 140% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 120% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 4k Mcfarland?
8.0% of students at 4k Mcfarland are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 4k Mcfarland?
The largest demographic group at 4k Mcfarland is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 4k Mcfarland?
4k Mcfarland has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does 4k Mcfarland rank among public schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, 4k Mcfarland ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Mcfarland, 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 Mcfarland on the city page.
Is 4k Mcfarland a good school?
4k Mcfarland earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Mcfarland School District?
Besides 4k Mcfarland, Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students), Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students), and Mcfarland High (727 students). See the Mcfarland School District district page for the complete list.
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