Enrollment
16
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Verona, WI
Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551533002285
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Verona · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 16
- students enrolled
Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood ranks #3 of 4 schools in Verona, WI.
School address
District: Verona Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551533002285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood
Early Childhood is a small combined-grade school in Verona, Wisconsin, enrolling 16 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Wisconsin schools, with 16 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among Verona's public schools, it stands alongside Olson Elementary (462 students): Early Childhood is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 12.5:1).
Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students) and Badger Ridge Middle (776 students) alongside Early Childhood.
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 Early Childhood compares
Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Verona Area School District, which includes Early Childhood.
$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 Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Area High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Badger Ridge Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Edge Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Core Knowledge Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood'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
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Verona
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 (~16 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood
How many students attend Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has 16 students enrolled. It is a public school in Verona, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Early Childhood rank among schools in Verona?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Verona on the city page.
Is Early Childhood a good school?
Early Childhood earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Verona Area School District?
Besides Early Childhood, 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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