- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, WI
One City Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for One City Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550008303385Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
One City Preparatory Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #10 of 33
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
One City Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, One City Preparatory Academy ranks #10 of 33 schools in Madison, WI.
School address
District: One City Schools Inc. · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550008303385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
One City Preparatory Academy shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-61.6%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 550008303385 · Madison, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
99 enr · 12.4:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: One City Elementary School (328 students)
One City Preparatory Academy shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-61.6%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How One City Preparatory Academy compares
One City Preparatory Academy 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, One City Preparatory Academy is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
How One City Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| One City Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to One City Preparatory Academy'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 (~99 students)
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 public school in Madison, WI. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at One City Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at One City Preparatory Academy is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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% of enrollment, in Madison, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for One City Preparatory Academy?
One City Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 One City Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, One City Preparatory Academy ranks #10 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 Preparatory Academy, One City Schools Inc. also operates One City Elementary School (328 students). See the One City Schools Inc. district page for the complete list.