Enrollment
68
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Onalaska, WI
Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School
Federal NCES profile for Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551101003133
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Onalaska · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Onalaska, WI.
School address
District: Onalaska School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551101003133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+136% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School
Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Onalaska, Wisconsin, enrolling 68 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 136% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.8% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Wisconsin average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Wisconsin schools, with 68 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Among Onalaska's public schools, it stands alongside Eagle Bluff Elementary (471 students): Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34:1 vs 13.9:1).
Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska High (925 students) and Onalaska Middle (620 students) alongside Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School.
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 Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School compares
Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner 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 | 34:1 | ▲ 136% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 93% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
34:1
students per teacher
- 136% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 + 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 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Onalaska School District, which includes Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School.
$13,297
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 40.3%
Federal 8.6%
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 Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Onalaska Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Bluff Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Hills Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pertzsch Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Onalaska
3 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 (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School
How many students attend Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School?
Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School has 68 students enrolled. It is a public school in Onalaska, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School is 34:1, which is 136% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School?
2.8% of students at Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School?
The largest demographic group at Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Onalaska, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School?
Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School rank among schools in Onalaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Onalaska, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Onalaska on the city page.
Is Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School a good school?
Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Onalaska School District?
Besides Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School, Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska High (925 students), Onalaska Middle (620 students), and Eagle Bluff Elementary (471 students). See the Onalaska School District district page for the complete list.
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