Enrollment
84
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Fond Du Lac, WI
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551074002531
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in North Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 84:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in North Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: North Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551074002531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
84:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+483% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Learning Center compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Learning Center
Early Learning Center is a small combined-grade school in North Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, enrolling 84 students.
Class loads run heavy: 84:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 483% 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 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 84 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #144, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 49/100).
North Fond Du Lac School District also operates Friendship Learning Elementary (612 students) and Horace Mann High (453 students) alongside Early Learning Center.
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 Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 84:1 | ▲ 483% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
84:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
84:1
students per teacher
- 483% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,924
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.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Fond Du Lac School District, which includes Early Learning Center.
$13,924
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 51.7%
Federal 11.7%
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 Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Learning Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bessie Allen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~84 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 84 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 84:1, which is 483% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 435% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center?
28.2% of students at Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in North Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Learning Center rank among public schools in North Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in North Fond Du Lac, 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 North Fond Du Lac on the city page.
Is Early Learning Center a good school?
Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 North Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Early Learning Center, North Fond Du Lac School District also operates Friendship Learning Elementary (612 students), Horace Mann High (453 students), and Bessie Allen Middle (339 students). See the North Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.
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