Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, WI
Milestone Democratic School
Federal NCES profile for Milestone Democratic School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
The verdict
Milestone Democratic School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 33
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 42
- students enrolled
Milestone Democratic School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milestone Democratic School ranks #1 of 33 schools in Madison, WI.
School address
NCES ID 550008503136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 550008503136 · Madison, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
42 enr · 6:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Ivalee Elementary School (200 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 33 schools in Madison. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Milestone Democratic School compares
Milestone Democratic 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 58% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Similar other schools in Madison
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~42 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Milestone Democratic School
How many students attend Milestone Democratic School?
Milestone Democratic School has 42 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milestone Democratic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milestone Democratic School is 6:1, which is 58% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milestone Democratic School?
Milestone Democratic School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 Milestone Democratic School rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Milestone Democratic School ranks #1 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 Milestone Democratic School Inc.?
None; Milestone Democratic School Inc. is a single-school charter district, and Milestone Democratic School is its only campus.
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