- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheboygan, 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 551365002423
👥 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 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #14 of 14
- schools in Sheboygan · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #14 of 14 schools in Sheboygan, WI.
School address
District: Sheboygan Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551365002423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Early Learning Center held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 551365002423 · Sheboygan, WI Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 27.4:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,482 students)
Early Learning Center held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,482 students
- South High
South High
1,075 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
617 students
- Urban Middle 568
Urban Middle
568 students
- This school 521
Early Learning Center
521 students
- Wilson Element 472
Wilson Elementary
472 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center 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 | 27.4:1 | ▲ 90% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Asian 16.5%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Sheboygan Area School District reports $13,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Urban Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Lower 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
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Sheboygan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Lake Country Academy - Charter
Standard public school
447 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
337 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
James Madison Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
295 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheboygan, WI. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 27.4:1, which is 90% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center?
55.4% 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 43.4% of enrollment, in Sheboygan, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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 schools in Sheboygan?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #14 of 14 schools in Sheboygan, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sheboygan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sheboygan Area School District?
Besides Early Learning Center, Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students), South High (1,075 students), and Horace Mann Middle (617 students). See the Sheboygan Area School District district page for the complete list.