- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Platteville, WI
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551185001551
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Platteville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Platteville, WI.
School address
District: Platteville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551185001551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 551185001551 · Platteville, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 12.8:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Platteville High (479 students)
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Platteville Hi
Platteville High
479 students
- Westview Eleme
Westview Elementary
443 students
- Platteville Mi
Platteville Middle
417 students
- This school
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center
205 students
What this shows Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center compares
Neal Wilkins 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,670
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 6.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Platteville School District reports $13,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platteville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Platteville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center
How many students attend Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center?
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Platteville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center?
35.9% of students at Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Platteville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center?
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Platteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Platteville, 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 Platteville School District?
Besides Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center, Platteville School District also operates Platteville High (479 students), Westview Elementary (443 students), and Platteville Middle (417 students). See the Platteville School District district page for the complete list.