Enrollment
231
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fond Du Lac, WI
Early Learning in Fond Du Lac
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning in Fond Du Lac, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550468003042
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning in Fond Du Lac earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning in Fond Du Lac has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning in Fond Du Lac ranks #11 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550468003042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Learning in Fond Du Lac compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Learning in Fond Du Lac
Early Learning in Fond Du Lac is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, enrolling 231 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Wisconsin schools and 60% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Wisconsin average.
With 231 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #219, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students) and Sabish Middle (445 students) alongside Early Learning in Fond Du Lac.
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 in Fond Du Lac compares
Early Learning in Fond Du Lac on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 60% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,532
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 10.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Early Learning in Fond Du Lac is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fond Du Lac School District, which includes Early Learning in Fond Du Lac.
$14,532
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 12.7%
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 in Fond Du Lac Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sabish Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theisen Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waters Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning in Fond Du Lac's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~231 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early Learning in Fond Du Lac
How many students attend Early Learning in Fond Du Lac?
Early Learning in Fond Du Lac has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning in Fond Du Lac?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning in Fond Du Lac is 23.1:1, which is 60% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning in Fond Du Lac?
13.2% of students at Early Learning in Fond Du Lac are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning in Fond Du Lac?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning in Fond Du Lac is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning in Fond Du Lac?
Early Learning in Fond Du Lac has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Learning in Fond Du Lac rank among schools in Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning in Fond Du Lac ranks #11 of 12 schools in 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 schools in Fond Du Lac on the city page.
Is Early Learning in Fond Du Lac a good school?
Early Learning in Fond Du Lac earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Early Learning in Fond Du Lac, Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students), Sabish Middle (445 students), and Theisen Middle (431 students). See the Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.
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