Enrollment
16
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551533002285
Early Childhood — Verona, WI
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Verona Area School District · 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early Childhood reports 16 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Verona Area School District spends $15,515 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.8% from local sources (property taxes), 28.9% from the state, and 7.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Early Childhood 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 2% | — | — |
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
16:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 81% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,515
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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
Enrollment 16 Top 2% in Wisconsin — larger than 98% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 551533002285
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Verona Area School District, which includes Early Childhood.
$15,515
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
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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 other 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 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.