Enrollment
328
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How One City Elementary School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at One City Elementary School
One City Elementary School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Madison, Wisconsin, enrolling 328 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 328 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 529 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #395, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Madison's public schools, it stands alongside Cesar Chavez Elementary (631 students): One City Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 13.4:1).
Its district, One City Schools Inc., also runs One City Preparatory Academy (99 students).
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 One City Elementary School compares
One City Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is One City Elementary School a good school?
One City Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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