- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stevens Point, WI
Preschool Options
Federal NCES profile for Preschool Options, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551449001145
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preschool Options earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Stevens Point · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Preschool Options has class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool Options ranks #1 of 6 schools in Stevens Point, WI.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449001145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Preschool Options grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 551449001145 · Stevens Point, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 8.5:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students)
Preschool Options grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Preschool Options in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevens Point
Stevens Point Area Senior High
1,478 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
757 students
- P J Jacobs Jun
P J Jacobs Junior High
709 students
- Roosevelt Elem 522
Roosevelt Elementary
522 students
- Plover-Whiting 448
Plover-Whiting Elementary
448 students
- This school 34
Preschool Options
34 students
What this shows Preschool Options reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preschool Options compares
Preschool Options is a growing 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
- 41% below state mean
Top 4% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,909
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.
Programs
District finance for Stevens Point Area Public School District reports $13,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preschool Options Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preschool Options's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Stevens Point
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Standard public school
757 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
P J Jacobs Junior High
Standard public school
709 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Point 4 the Future
Standard public school
406 students
Point of Discovery School
Standard public school
93 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Juvenile Detention
Alternative education program
8 students 8:1 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 (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Preschool Options
How many students attend Preschool Options?
Preschool Options has 34 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Stevens Point, WI. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preschool Options?
The student-teacher ratio at Preschool Options is 8.5:1, which is 41% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 46% 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 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 (typical 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 Preschool Options rank among schools in Stevens Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool Options ranks #1 of 6 schools in Stevens Point, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stevens Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides Preschool Options, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students), and P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.