Enrollment
21
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilltop Day Care and Preschool compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilltop Day Care and Preschool
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, enrolling 21 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 93% of Wisconsin schools and 46% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Wisconsin schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 47/100).
Among Rice Lake's public schools, it stands alongside Tainter Elementary (445 students): Hilltop Day Care and Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 10.1:1).
Rice Lake Area School District also operates Rice Lake High (674 students) and Rice Lake Middle (622 students) alongside Hilltop Day Care and Preschool.
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 Hilltop Day Care and Preschool compares
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,892
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rice Lake Area School District, which includes Hilltop Day Care and Preschool.
$13,892
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 39.7%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
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 (~21 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Hilltop Day Care and Preschool a good school?
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. 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 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.
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