Enrollment
345
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Janesville, WI
Preschool 4 Janesville
Federal NCES profile for Preschool 4 Janesville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550702002770
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preschool 4 Janesville earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools.
- #17 of 18
- schools in Janesville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Preschool 4 Janesville has class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool 4 Janesville ranks #17 of 18 schools in Janesville, WI.
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550702002770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preschool 4 Janesville compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preschool 4 Janesville
Preschool 4 Janesville is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Janesville, Wisconsin, enrolling 345 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Wisconsin schools and 41% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 544 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #536, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Among Janesville's public schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elementary (412 students): Preschool 4 Janesville is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 15.3:1).
Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students) and Parker High (1,272 students) alongside Preschool 4 Janesville.
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 Preschool 4 Janesville compares
Preschool 4 Janesville on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,579
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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 5.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Preschool 4 Janesville is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Janesville School District, which includes Preschool 4 Janesville.
$13,579
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 49.8%
Federal 11.0%
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 Preschool 4 Janesville Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preschool 4 Janesville's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Janesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 15:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
339 students 9.7:1 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Preschool 4 Janesville
How many students attend Preschool 4 Janesville?
Preschool 4 Janesville has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Janesville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preschool 4 Janesville?
The student-teacher ratio at Preschool 4 Janesville is 20.3:1, which is 41% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preschool 4 Janesville?
27.6% of students at Preschool 4 Janesville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preschool 4 Janesville?
The largest demographic group at Preschool 4 Janesville is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Janesville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preschool 4 Janesville?
Preschool 4 Janesville has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Preschool 4 Janesville rank among schools in Janesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool 4 Janesville ranks #17 of 18 schools in Janesville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Janesville on the city page.
Is Preschool 4 Janesville a good school?
Preschool 4 Janesville earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Janesville School District?
Besides Preschool 4 Janesville, Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students), Parker High (1,272 students), and Marshall Middle (747 students). See the Janesville School District district page for the complete list.
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