- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Little Stars Pre-School held near 45 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 550273000312 · Colby, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 37:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Colby Elementary (354 students)
Little Stars Pre-School held near 45 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Little Stars Pre-School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colby Elementa
Colby Elementary
354 students
- Colby High
Colby High
306 students
- Colby Middle
Colby Middle
204 students
- This school 37
Little Stars Pre-School
37 students
What this shows Little Stars Pre-School reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Stars Pre-School compares
Little Stars Pre-School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,575
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
Counselors0.2 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.
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
District finance for Colby School District reports $14,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~37 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.