- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, WI
One City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for One City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550008303087Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
One City Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #27 of 33
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
One City Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, One City Elementary School ranks #27 of 33 schools in Madison, WI.
School address
District: One City Schools Inc. · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550008303087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
One City Elementary School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 550008303087 · Madison, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
328 enr · 15.6:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: One City Preparatory Academy (99 students)
One City Elementary School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How One City Elementary School compares
One City Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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.
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.
Student demographics
African American 64.6%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
White 9.1%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, One City Elementary School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
How One City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| One City Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to One City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Madison
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Leopold Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
4k Pk Off Site
Standard public school
619 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about One City Elementary School
How many students attend One City Elementary School?
One City Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, WI. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at One City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at One City Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at One City Elementary School?
32.5% of students at One City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of One City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at One City Elementary School is African American at 64.6% of enrollment, in Madison, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for One City Elementary School?
One City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 One City Elementary School rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, One City Elementary School ranks #27 of 33 schools in Madison, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in One City Schools Inc.?
Besides One City Elementary School, One City Schools Inc. also operates One City Preparatory Academy (99 students). See the One City Schools Inc. district page for the complete list.