Enrollment
99
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550008303385 Charter school
One City Preparatory Academy — Madison, WI
Federal NCES profile for One City Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 31
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: One City Schools Inc. · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How One City Preparatory Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
One City Preparatory Academy reports 99 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 15.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 59% below the Wisconsin average and 69% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How One City Preparatory Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 59% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Overview
Enrollment 99 Top 14% in Wisconsin — larger than 86% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.9% -59% vs state
NCES ID 550008303385
Student demographics
African American 77.8%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
White 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 77.8% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about One City Preparatory Academy
How many students attend One City Preparatory Academy?
One City Preparatory Academy has 99 students enrolled. It is a other school in Madison, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at One City Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at One City Preparatory Academy is 17.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at One City Preparatory Academy?
15.9% of students at One City Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of One City Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at One City Preparatory Academy is African American at 77.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Madison, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for One City Preparatory Academy?
One City Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.