- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baraboo, WI
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
Federal NCES profile for Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550081002803
👥 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
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Baraboo · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative ranks #4 of 4 schools in Baraboo, WI.
School address
District: Baraboo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550081002803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+22.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.5 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 550081002803 · Baraboo, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 29:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Baraboo High (885 students)
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+22.7%). Teacher FTE lost 4.5 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baraboo High
Baraboo High
885 students
- Jack Young Mid
Jack Young Middle
548 students
- East Elementar 334
East Elementary
334 students
- Willson Elemen 284
Willson Elementary
284 students
- Al Behrman Ele 278
Al Behrman Elementary
278 students
- This school 116
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
116 students
What this shows Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative compares
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29:1 | ▲ 101% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
- 101% 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
$14,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Baraboo School District reports $14,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack Young Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Al Behrman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Baraboo
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
How many students attend Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative?
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baraboo, WI. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative?
The student-teacher ratio at Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative is 29:1, which is 101% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative?
53.4% of students at Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative?
The largest demographic group at Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Baraboo, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative?
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative rank among schools in Baraboo?
By Resource Investment Index, Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative ranks #4 of 4 schools in Baraboo, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baraboo on the city page.
What other schools are in Baraboo School District?
Besides Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative, Baraboo School District also operates Baraboo High (885 students), Jack Young Middle (548 students), and East Elementary (334 students). See the Baraboo School District district page for the complete list.