- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Verona, WI
New Century School
Federal NCES profile for New Century School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551533001186Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Century School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Verona · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
New Century School has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Century School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Verona, WI.
School address
District: Verona Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551533001186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
New Century School held near 124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 551533001186 · Verona, WI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
122 enr · 17.4:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Verona Area High (1,820 students)
New Century School held near 124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
New Century School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Verona Area Hi
Verona Area High
1,820 students
- Badger Ridge M
Badger Ridge Middle
776 students
- Sugar Creek El 645
Sugar Creek Elementary
645 students
- Glacier Edge E 462
Glacier Edge Elementary
462 students
- Core Knowledge 417
Core Knowledge Charter School
417 students
- This school 122
New Century School
122 students
What this shows New Century School reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Century School compares
New Century School 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 92% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$15,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, New Century School is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Verona Area School District reports $15,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Century School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Area High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Badger Ridge Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Edge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Core Knowledge Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Century School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Verona
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sugar Creek Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Glacier Edge Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Core Knowledge Charter School
Standard public school
417 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Country View Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Verona Area International School
Standard public school
113 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Century School
How many students attend New Century School?
New Century School has 122 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Verona, WI. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Century School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Century School is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Century School?
3.2% of students at New Century School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Century School?
The largest demographic group at New Century School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Verona, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Century School?
New Century School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 New Century School rank among elementary schools in Verona?
By Resource Investment Index, New Century School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Verona, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Verona on the city page.
What other schools are in Verona Area School District?
Besides New Century School, Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students), Badger Ridge Middle (776 students), and Sugar Creek Elementary (645 students). See the Verona Area School District district page for the complete list.