Enrollment
37
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colby, WI
Little Stars Pre-School
Federal NCES profile for Little Stars Pre-School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550273000312
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Stars Pre-School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Colby · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Stars Pre-School has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Stars Pre-School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Colby, WI.
School address
District: Colby School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550273000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+157% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Stars Pre-School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Little Stars Pre-School
Little Stars Pre-School is a small combined-grade school in Colby, Wisconsin, enrolling 37 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 157% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Wisconsin schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Colby School District also operates Colby Elementary (354 students) and Colby High (306 students) alongside Little Stars Pre-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 Little Stars Pre-School compares
Little Stars Pre-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 | 37:1 | ▲ 157% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
37:1
students per teacher
- 157% 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
$13,827
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
Counselors0.2 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 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Little Stars Pre-School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colby School District, which includes Little Stars Pre-School.
$13,827
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 57.9%
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 Little Stars Pre-School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colby Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Stars Pre-School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Little Stars Pre-School
How many students attend Little Stars Pre-School?
Little Stars Pre-School has 37 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colby, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Stars Pre-School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Stars Pre-School is 37:1, which is 157% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Stars Pre-School?
40.9% of students at Little Stars Pre-School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Stars Pre-School?
The largest demographic group at Little Stars Pre-School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Colby, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Stars Pre-School?
Little Stars Pre-School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Little Stars Pre-School rank among public schools in Colby?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Stars Pre-School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Colby, 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 Colby on the city page.
Is Little Stars Pre-School a good school?
Little Stars Pre-School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Colby School District?
Besides Little Stars Pre-School, Colby School District also operates Colby Elementary (354 students), Colby High (306 students), and Colby Middle (204 students). See the Colby School District district page for the complete list.
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