- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baraboo, WI
Belc--Renewal Head Start
Federal NCES profile for Belc--Renewal Head Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550081002802
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belc--Renewal Head Start earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Baraboo · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Belc--Renewal Head Start has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belc--Renewal Head Start ranks #3 of 4 schools in Baraboo, WI.
School address
District: Baraboo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550081002802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Belc--Renewal Head Start grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+21.4%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550081002802 · Baraboo, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 15:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Baraboo High (885 students)
Belc--Renewal Head Start grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+21.4%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Belc--Renewal Head Start 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 15
Belc--Renewal Head Start
15 students
What this shows Belc--Renewal Head Start reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belc--Renewal Head Start compares
Belc--Renewal Head Start 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 85% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 40.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Belc--Renewal Head Start 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 Belc--Renewal Head Start 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 | Lower 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 Belc--Renewal Head Start'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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belc--Renewal Head Start
How many students attend Belc--Renewal Head Start?
Belc--Renewal Head Start has 15 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baraboo, WI. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belc--Renewal Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Belc--Renewal Head Start is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belc--Renewal Head Start?
71.4% of students at Belc--Renewal Head Start are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belc--Renewal Head Start?
The largest demographic group at Belc--Renewal Head Start is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Baraboo, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belc--Renewal Head Start?
Belc--Renewal Head Start has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Belc--Renewal Head Start rank among schools in Baraboo?
By Resource Investment Index, Belc--Renewal Head Start ranks #3 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 Belc--Renewal Head Start, 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.