- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Horeb, WI
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Mount Horeb Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550999002318
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Mount Horeb · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Horeb Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Mount Horeb, WI.
School address
District: Mount Horeb Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550999002318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 550999002318 · Mount Horeb, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 14.5:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Horeb High (745 students)
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Horeb Hi
Mount Horeb High
745 students
- Mount Horeb In
Mount Horeb Intermediate
508 students
- Mount Horeb Mi
Mount Horeb Middle
503 students
- Mount Horeb Pr 269
Mount Horeb Primary Center
269 students
- This school 160
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center
160 students
- Mount Horeb Ar 113
Mount Horeb Area Community 4k
113 students
What this shows Mount Horeb Early Learning Center reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Horeb Early Learning Center compares
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Mount Horeb Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Mount Horeb Area School District reports $13,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Horeb Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Horeb High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Primary Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Area Community 4k | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Horeb Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Mount Horeb
1 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Horeb Early Learning Center
How many students attend Mount Horeb Early Learning Center?
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center has 160 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Horeb, WI. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Horeb Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Horeb Early Learning Center is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Horeb Early Learning Center?
13.1% of students at Mount Horeb Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Horeb Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Mount Horeb Early Learning Center is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Mount Horeb, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Horeb Early Learning Center?
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Horeb Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Mount Horeb?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Horeb Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Mount Horeb, 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 Mount Horeb on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Horeb Area School District?
Besides Mount Horeb Early Learning Center, Mount Horeb Area School District also operates Mount Horeb High (745 students), Mount Horeb Intermediate (508 students), and Mount Horeb Middle (503 students). See the Mount Horeb Area School District district page for the complete list.