Enrollment
212
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denmark, WI
Denmark Early Childhood Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Denmark Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550366000346
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denmark Early Childhood Ctr earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Denmark · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Denmark Early Childhood Ctr has class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark Early Childhood Ctr ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Denmark, WI.
School address
District: Denmark School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550366000346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denmark Early Childhood Ctr compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denmark Early Childhood Ctr
Denmark Early Childhood Ctr is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Denmark, Wisconsin, enrolling 212 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Wisconsin schools and 23% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 212 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Denmark's public schools, it stands alongside Viking Academy (26 students): Denmark Early Childhood Ctr is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 13:1).
Denmark School District also operates Denmark Elementary (778 students) and Denmark High (479 students) alongside Denmark Early Childhood Ctr.
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 Denmark Early Childhood Ctr compares
Denmark Early Childhood Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,934
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denmark School District, which includes Denmark Early Childhood Ctr.
$12,934
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 11.0%
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.
How Denmark Early Childhood Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viking Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denmark Early Childhood Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Denmark
1 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 (~212 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Denmark Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend Denmark Early Childhood Ctr?
Denmark Early Childhood Ctr has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denmark, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Denmark Early Childhood Ctr is 17.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denmark Early Childhood Ctr?
17.9% of students at Denmark Early Childhood Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denmark Early Childhood Ctr?
Denmark Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Denmark Early Childhood Ctr rank among public schools in Denmark?
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark Early Childhood Ctr ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Denmark, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Denmark on the city page.
Is Denmark Early Childhood Ctr a good school?
Denmark Early Childhood Ctr earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Denmark School District?
Besides Denmark Early Childhood Ctr, Denmark School District also operates Denmark Elementary (778 students), Denmark High (479 students), and Denmark Middle (333 students). See the Denmark School District district page for the complete list.
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