- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, WI
Mendota Mental Health Institution
Federal NCES profile for Mendota Mental Health Institution, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550003602122
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendota Mental Health Institution earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 33
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 18
- students enrolled
Mendota Mental Health Institution has class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mendota Mental Health Institution ranks #3 of 33 schools in Madison, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550003602122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mendota Mental Health Institution shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 550003602122 · Madison, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 9:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Wisconsin Center (3 students)
Mendota Mental Health Institution shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mendota Mental Health Institution in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mendota Mental Health Institution
18 students
- Northern Wisco 3
Northern Wisconsin Center
3 students
- Winnebago Ment 3
Winnebago Mental Health Institution
3 students
- Central Wiscon 1
Central Wisconsin Center
1 students
What this shows Mendota Mental Health Institution reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mendota Mental Health Institution compares
Mendota Mental Health Institution is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$36,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
African American 72.2%
White 16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.1%
Largest group: African American at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Mendota Mental Health Institution is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports $36,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mendota Mental Health Institution Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Wisconsin Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Winnebago Mental Health Institution | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Central Wisconsin Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mendota Mental Health Institution's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Madison
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Leopold Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
4k Pk Off Site
Standard public school
619 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~18 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mendota Mental Health Institution
How many students attend Mendota Mental Health Institution?
Mendota Mental Health Institution has 18 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Madison, WI. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 22 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendota Mental Health Institution?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendota Mental Health Institution is 9:1, which is 38% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mendota Mental Health Institution?
The largest demographic group at Mendota Mental Health Institution is African American at 72.2% of enrollment, in Madison, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendota Mental Health Institution?
Mendota Mental Health Institution has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mendota Mental Health Institution rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Mendota Mental Health Institution ranks #3 of 33 schools in Madison, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Wisconsin Department of Health Services?
Besides Mendota Mental Health Institution, Wisconsin Department of Health Services also operates Northern Wisconsin Center (3 students), Winnebago Mental Health Institution (3 students), and Central Wisconsin Center (1 students). See the Wisconsin Department of Health Services district page for the complete list.