Enrollment
32
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tomah, WI
Timber Pups Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Timber Pups Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551491002797
👥 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
Timber Pups Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Tomah · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Timber Pups Learning Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Pups Learning Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Tomah, WI.
School address
District: Tomah Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551491002797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+122% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Timber Pups Learning Center compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Timber Pups Learning Center
Timber Pups Learning Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Tomah, Wisconsin, enrolling 32 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 122% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Wisconsin schools, with 32 enrolled.
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 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tomah's public schools, it stands alongside La Grange Elementary (400 students): Timber Pups Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32:1 vs 13.8:1).
Tomah Area School District also operates Tomah High (882 students) and Tomah Middle (663 students) alongside Timber Pups Learning Center.
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 Timber Pups Learning Center compares
Timber Pups Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32:1 | ▲ 122% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
32:1
students per teacher
- 122% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Timber Pups Learning Center is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tomah Area School District, which includes Timber Pups Learning Center.
$13,095
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 52.4%
Federal 15.6%
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 Timber Pups Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomah Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Grange Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemonweir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timber Pups Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Tomah
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
La Grange Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lemonweir Elementary
Standard public school
249 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Tomah Area Montessori School
Standard public school
72 students 24:1 students per teacher
Robert Kupper Learning Center
Alternative education program
41 students 20.5:1 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 (~32 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Timber Pups Learning Center
How many students attend Timber Pups Learning Center?
Timber Pups Learning Center has 32 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tomah, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Pups Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Pups Learning Center is 32:1, which is 122% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timber Pups Learning Center?
51.4% of students at Timber Pups Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timber Pups Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Timber Pups Learning Center is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Tomah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timber Pups Learning Center?
Timber Pups Learning Center 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 Timber Pups Learning Center rank among schools in Tomah?
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Pups Learning Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Tomah, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tomah on the city page.
Is Timber Pups Learning Center a good school?
Timber Pups Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Tomah Area School District?
Besides Timber Pups Learning Center, Tomah Area School District also operates Tomah High (882 students), Tomah Middle (663 students), and La Grange Elementary (400 students). See the Tomah Area School District district page for the complete list.
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