Enrollment
248
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551032001354
Washington School of Early Learning — Neenah, WI
Federal NCES profile for Washington School of Early Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
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: Neenah Joint 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)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.4:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+101% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington School of Early Learning 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
Washington School of Early Learning reports 248 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 30.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 101% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 91% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 22% below the Wisconsin average and 42% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 16 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Neenah Joint School District spends $22,158 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.5% from local sources (property taxes), 46.2% from the state, and 9.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Washington School of Early Learning 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 | 30.4:1 | ▲ 101% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 22% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 39% | — | — |
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
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 22% 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
30.4:1
students per teacher
— 101% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$22,158
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors15.2 FTE
Per 16 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 248 Top 39% in Wisconsin — larger than 61% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 30.4:1 +101% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.9% -22% vs state
NCES ID 551032001354
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 15.2
Students per counselor 16:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neenah Joint School District, which includes Washington School of Early Learning.
$22,158
Per student
+19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 9.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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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
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Frequently asked questions about Washington School of Early Learning
How many students attend Washington School of Early Learning?
Washington School of Early Learning has 248 students enrolled. It is a other school in Neenah, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School of Early Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School of Early Learning is 30.4:1, which is 101% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington School of Early Learning?
29.9% of students at Washington School of Early Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington School of Early Learning?
The largest demographic group at Washington School of Early Learning is White at 74.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Neenah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School of Early Learning?
Washington School of Early Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.