- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rice Lake, WI
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Day Care and Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551281002526
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rice Lake · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 21
- students enrolled
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool has class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Day Care and Preschool ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rice Lake, WI.
School address
District: Rice Lake Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551281002526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.1 → 0.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551281002526 · Rice Lake, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 21:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Rice Lake High (674 students)
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 1.1 → 0.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rice Lake High
Rice Lake High
674 students
- Rice Lake Midd
Rice Lake Middle
622 students
- Tainter Elemen
Tainter Elementary
445 students
- Hilltop Elemen 251
Hilltop Elementary
251 students
- Haugen Element 83
Haugen Elementary
83 students
- This school 21
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool
21 students
What this shows Hilltop Day Care and Preschool reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop Day Care and Preschool compares
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 46% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 93% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Hilltop Day Care and Preschool is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Rice Lake Area School District reports $15,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilltop Day Care and Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rice Lake Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tainter Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haugen Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltop Day Care and Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Rice Lake
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~21 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Day Care and Preschool
How many students attend Hilltop Day Care and Preschool?
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool has 21 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rice Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Day Care and Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Day Care and Preschool is 21:1, which is 46% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop Day Care and Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop Day Care and Preschool is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Rice Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Day Care and Preschool?
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Hilltop Day Care and Preschool rank among schools in Rice Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Day Care and Preschool ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rice Lake, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rice Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Rice Lake Area School District?
Besides Hilltop Day Care and Preschool, Rice Lake Area School District also operates Rice Lake High (674 students), Rice Lake Middle (622 students), and Tainter Elementary (445 students). See the Rice Lake Area School District district page for the complete list.