Enrollment
160
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Horeb Early Learning Center compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mount Horeb Early Learning Center
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, enrolling 160 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.1% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 160 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #129, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Mount Horeb's public schools, it stands alongside Mount Horeb Area Community 4k (113 students): Mount Horeb Early Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 22.6:1).
Mount Horeb Area School District also operates Mount Horeb High (745 students) and Mount Horeb Intermediate (508 students) alongside Mount Horeb Early Learning Center.
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 Mount Horeb Early Learning Center compares
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Horeb Area School District, which includes Mount Horeb Early Learning Center.
$12,629
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.4%
State 48.1%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mount Horeb Early Learning Center a good school?
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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