Enrollment
21
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551281002526
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool — Rice Lake, WI
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Day Care and Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rice Lake Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilltop Day Care and Preschool compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool reports 21 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 46% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rice Lake Area School District spends $16,102 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.1% from local sources (property taxes), 39.7% from the state, and 10.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hilltop Day Care and Preschool compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
— 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,102
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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
Enrollment 21 Top 3% in Wisconsin — larger than 97% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 22:1 +46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 551281002526
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rice Lake Area School District, which includes Hilltop Day Care and Preschool.
$16,102
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
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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 other 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 22:1, which is 46% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body 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 21/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.