Enrollment
417
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Verona, WI
Core Knowledge Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Core Knowledge Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551533001153Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Core Knowledge Charter School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Verona · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Core Knowledge Charter School has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Core Knowledge Charter School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Verona, WI.
School address
District: Verona Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551533001153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Core Knowledge Charter School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Core Knowledge Charter School
Core Knowledge Charter School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Verona, Wisconsin, enrolling 417 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Wisconsin schools and 21% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.3% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 417 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 338 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #300, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Verona's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sugar Creek Elementary (645 students): Core Knowledge Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 13.4:1).
Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students) and Badger Ridge Middle (776 students) alongside Core Knowledge Charter School.
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 Core Knowledge Charter School compares
Core Knowledge Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,930
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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
White 76.7%
Asian 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Core Knowledge Charter School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Verona Area School District, which includes Core Knowledge Charter School.
$13,930
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 28.9%
Federal 7.3%
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 Core Knowledge Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Area High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Badger Ridge Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Edge Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stoner Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Core Knowledge Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Verona
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sugar Creek Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Glacier Edge Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Country View Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
New Century School
Standard public school
122 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Verona Area International School
Standard public school
113 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Core Knowledge Charter School
How many students attend Core Knowledge Charter School?
Core Knowledge Charter School has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Verona, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Core Knowledge Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Core Knowledge Charter School is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Core Knowledge Charter School?
10.3% of students at Core Knowledge Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Core Knowledge Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Core Knowledge Charter School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Verona, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Core Knowledge Charter School?
Core Knowledge Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Core Knowledge Charter School rank among elementary schools in Verona?
By Resource Investment Index, Core Knowledge Charter School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Verona, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Verona on the city page.
Is Core Knowledge Charter School a good school?
Core Knowledge Charter School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Verona Area School District?
Besides Core Knowledge Charter School, Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students), Badger Ridge Middle (776 students), and Sugar Creek Elementary (645 students). See the Verona Area School District district page for the complete list.
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