Enrollment
119
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hortonville, WI
Hortonville Area K4 School
Federal NCES profile for Hortonville Area K4 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550660002848
👥 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
Hortonville Area K4 School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hortonville · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hortonville Area K4 School has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hortonville Area K4 School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hortonville, WI.
School address
District: Hortonville Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550660002848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+176% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hortonville Area K4 School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hortonville Area K4 School
Hortonville Area K4 School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hortonville, Wisconsin, enrolling 119 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 176% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.4% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 119 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 63 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #56, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
The surrounding Hortonville Area School District spends $11,044 per pupil, 26% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hortonville's public schools, it stands alongside Hortonville Elementary (461 students): Hortonville Area K4 School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (39.7:1 vs 12.1:1).
Hortonville Area School District also operates Hortonville High (1,323 students) and Greenville Middle (754 students) alongside Hortonville Area K4 School.
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 Hortonville Area K4 School compares
Hortonville Area K4 School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39.7:1 | ▲ 176% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
39.7:1
students per teacher
- 176% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Hortonville Area K4 School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hortonville Area School District, which includes Hortonville Area K4 School.
$11,044
Per student
-26%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 50.0%
Federal 8.0%
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 Hortonville Area K4 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hortonville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hortonville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hortonville Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hortonville Area K4 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Hortonville
1 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 (~119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~39.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hortonville Area K4 School
How many students attend Hortonville Area K4 School?
Hortonville Area K4 School has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hortonville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hortonville Area K4 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hortonville Area K4 School is 39.7:1, which is 176% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 153% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hortonville Area K4 School?
7.4% of students at Hortonville Area K4 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hortonville Area K4 School?
The largest demographic group at Hortonville Area K4 School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Hortonville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hortonville Area K4 School?
Hortonville Area K4 School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Hortonville Area K4 School rank among public schools in Hortonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hortonville Area K4 School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hortonville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hortonville on the city page.
Is Hortonville Area K4 School a good school?
Hortonville Area K4 School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Hortonville Area School District?
Besides Hortonville Area K4 School, Hortonville Area School District also operates Hortonville High (1,323 students), Greenville Middle (754 students), and Greenville Elementary (605 students). See the Hortonville Area School District district page for the complete list.
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