Enrollment
619
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550852002475
4k Pk Off Site — Madison, WI
Federal NCES profile for 4k Pk Off Site, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
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 →
School address
District: Madison Metropolitan 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)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 4k Pk Off Site 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 Pk Off Site reports 619 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 32.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% below the Wisconsin average and 38% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Madison Metropolitan School District spends $20,303 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.6% from local sources (property taxes), 18.4% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Pk Off Site 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,303
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Enrollment 619 Top 87% in Wisconsin — larger than 13% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 32.2% -16% vs state
NCES ID 550852002475
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Metropolitan School District, which includes 4k Pk Off Site.
$20,303
Per student
+9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 72.6%
State 18.4%
Federal 9.0%
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
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
Similar other schools in Madison
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Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
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462 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
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Stephens Elementary
Standard public school
447 students 12:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about 4k Pk Off Site
How many students attend 4k Pk Off Site?
4k Pk Off Site has 619 students enrolled. It is a other school in Madison, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 4k Pk Off Site?
The student-teacher ratio at 4k Pk Off Site is 13.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 4k Pk Off Site?
32.2% of students at 4k Pk Off Site are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 4k Pk Off Site?
The largest demographic group at 4k Pk Off Site is White at 44.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Madison, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 4k Pk Off Site?
4k Pk Off Site has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.