- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Core Knowledge Charter School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 551533001153 · Verona, WI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
417 enr · 17.4:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Verona Area High (1,820 students)
Core Knowledge Charter School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Core Knowledge Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Verona Area Hi
Verona Area High
1,820 students
- Badger Ridge M
Badger Ridge Middle
776 students
- Sugar Creek El 645
Sugar Creek Elementary
645 students
- Glacier Edge E 462
Glacier Edge Elementary
462 students
- This school 417
Core Knowledge Charter School
417 students
- Stoner Prairie 407
Stoner Prairie Elementary
407 students
What this shows Core Knowledge Charter School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Core Knowledge Charter School compares
Core Knowledge Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,445
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
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.
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
District finance for Verona Area School District reports $15,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.