Enrollment
292
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Verona, WI
Verona Area K4
Federal NCES profile for Verona Area K4, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551533002890
👥 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
Verona Area K4 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Verona · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 1.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Verona Area K4 has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verona Area K4 ranks #4 of 4 schools in Verona, WI.
School address
District: Verona Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551533002890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+153% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Verona Area K4 compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Verona Area K4
Verona Area K4 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Verona, Wisconsin, enrolling 292 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 153% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.4% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the Wisconsin average.
With 292 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
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 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
Among Verona's public schools, it stands alongside Olson Elementary (462 students): Verona Area K4 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (36.5:1 vs 12.5:1).
Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students) and Badger Ridge Middle (776 students) alongside Verona Area K4.
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 Verona Area K4 compares
Verona Area K4 on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.5:1 | ▲ 153% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.4% | ▼ 96% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
36.5:1
students per teacher
- 153% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,930
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 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Verona Area K4 is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Verona Area School District, which includes Verona Area K4.
$13,930
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 28.9%
Federal 7.3%
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 Verona Area K4 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Area High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Badger Ridge Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Edge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Core Knowledge Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verona Area K4's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Verona
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~36.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Verona Area K4
How many students attend Verona Area K4?
Verona Area K4 has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Verona, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verona Area K4?
The student-teacher ratio at Verona Area K4 is 36.5:1, which is 153% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 132% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Verona Area K4?
1.4% of students at Verona Area K4 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verona Area K4?
The largest demographic group at Verona Area K4 is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Verona, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verona Area K4?
Verona Area K4 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 Verona Area K4 rank among schools in Verona?
By Resource Investment Index, Verona Area K4 ranks #4 of 4 schools in Verona, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Verona on the city page.
Is Verona Area K4 a good school?
Verona Area K4 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Verona Area School District?
Besides Verona Area K4, Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students), Badger Ridge Middle (776 students), and Sugar Creek Elementary (645 students). See the Verona Area School District district page for the complete list.
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