Enrollment
1
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550003602111
Central Wisconsin Center — Madison, WI
Federal NCES profile for Central Wisconsin Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 98
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Wisconsin Department of Health Services · 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
0.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Wisconsin Center compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Wisconsin Center reports 1 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 0.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 97% 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 97% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wisconsin Department of Health Services spends $28,756 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 100.0% from the state, per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Central Wisconsin Center 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 | 0.5:1 | ▼ 97% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1 | top 0% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
0.5:1
students per teacher
— 97% below state mean
Top 0% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,756
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 1 Top 0% in Wisconsin — larger than 100% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 0.5:1 -97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 550003602111
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which includes Central Wisconsin Center.
$28,756
Per student
+55%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
State 100.0%
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
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 1.6:1
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4k Pk Off Site
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Kennedy Elementary
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582 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Central Wisconsin Center
How many students attend Central Wisconsin Center?
Central Wisconsin Center has 1 students enrolled. It is a other school in Madison, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Wisconsin Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Wisconsin Center is 0.5:1, which is 97% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 97% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Wisconsin Center?
The largest demographic group at Central Wisconsin Center is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Madison, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Wisconsin Center?
Central Wisconsin Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.