- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Portage Partnering Preschool held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 551206002945 · Portage, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 25.8:1 · 2.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage High (600 students)
Portage Partnering Preschool held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Portage Partnering Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage High
Portage High
600 students
- Muir Elementar
Muir Elementary
439 students
- Wayne Bartels
Wayne Bartels Middle
422 students
- Woodridge Elem 201
Woodridge Elementary
201 students
- This school 129
Portage Partnering Preschool
129 students
- Lewiston Eleme 84
Lewiston Elementary
84 students
What this shows Portage Partnering Preschool reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portage Partnering Preschool compares
Portage Partnering Preschool held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Portage Community School District reports $13,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~129 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.