Enrollment
15
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belc--Renewal Head Start compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belc--Renewal Head Start
Belc--Renewal Head Start is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Baraboo, Wisconsin, enrolling 15 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 71.4% of students qualify for free meals, 85% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Wisconsin schools, with 15 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (40%) (diversity index 55/100).
Among Baraboo's public schools, it stands alongside East Elementary (334 students): Belc--Renewal Head Start is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 11.5:1).
Baraboo School District also operates Baraboo High (885 students) and Jack Young Middle (548 students) alongside Belc--Renewal Head Start.
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 Belc--Renewal Head Start compares
Belc--Renewal Head Start on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baraboo School District, which includes Belc--Renewal Head Start.
$13,486
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 46.4%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~15 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Belc--Renewal Head Start a good school?
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. 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 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.
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