Enrollment
129
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portage, WI
Portage Partnering Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Portage Partnering Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551206002945
👥 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
Portage Partnering Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 2.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Portage Partnering Preschool has class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Partnering Preschool ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Portage, WI.
School address
District: Portage Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551206002945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Portage Partnering Preschool compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Portage Partnering Preschool
Portage Partnering Preschool is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Portage, Wisconsin, enrolling 129 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Wisconsin schools and 79% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.0% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 129 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
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 46 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 35/100).
Among Portage's public schools, it stands alongside Portage High (600 students): Portage Partnering Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 12.5:1).
Portage Community School District also operates Portage High (600 students) and Muir Elementary (439 students) alongside Portage Partnering Preschool.
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 Portage Partnering Preschool compares
Portage Partnering Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 79% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.0% | ▼ 95% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 96% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,540
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 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Portage Partnering Preschool is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portage Community School District, which includes Portage Partnering Preschool.
$13,540
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.7%
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 Portage Partnering Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muir Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Bartels Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewiston Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portage Partnering Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools in Portage
1 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 (~129 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Portage Partnering Preschool
How many students attend Portage Partnering Preschool?
Portage Partnering Preschool has 129 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portage, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Partnering Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage Partnering Preschool is 25.8:1, which is 79% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portage Partnering Preschool?
2.0% of students at Portage Partnering Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portage Partnering Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Portage Partnering Preschool is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Portage, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portage Partnering Preschool?
Portage Partnering Preschool 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 Portage Partnering Preschool rank among public schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Partnering Preschool ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Portage, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portage on the city page.
Is Portage Partnering Preschool a good school?
Portage Partnering Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Portage Community School District?
Besides Portage Partnering Preschool, Portage Community School District also operates Portage High (600 students), Muir Elementary (439 students), and Wayne Bartels Middle (422 students). See the Portage Community School District district page for the complete list.
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