Enrollment
34
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551449001145
Preschool Options — Stevens Point, WI
Federal NCES profile for Preschool Options, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Stevens Point Area Public School District · 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preschool Options 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
Preschool Options reports 34 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 47% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% above the Wisconsin average and 20% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Stevens Point Area Public School District spends $18,561 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.3% from local sources (property taxes), 47.3% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 Preschool Options 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 44% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 7% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 4% | — | — |
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
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 7% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
— 44% below state mean
Top 3% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,561
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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
Enrollment 34 Top 4% in Wisconsin — larger than 96% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 8.5:1 -44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 41.2% +7% vs state
NCES ID 551449001145
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stevens Point Area Public School District, which includes Preschool Options.
$18,561
Per student
0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 47.3%
Federal 11.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Preschool Options
How many students attend Preschool Options?
Preschool Options has 34 students enrolled. It is a other school in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preschool Options?
The student-teacher ratio at Preschool Options is 8.5:1, which is 44% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preschool Options?
41.2% of students at Preschool Options are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preschool Options?
Preschool Options has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 2 factors: 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.