Enrollment
248
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Neenah, WI
Washington School of Early Learning
Federal NCES profile for Washington School of Early Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551032001354
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School of Early Learning earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Neenah · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington School of Early Learning has class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School of Early Learning ranks #1 of 3 schools in Neenah, WI.
School address
District: Neenah Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551032001354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+44% 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
What stands out at Washington School of Early Learning
Washington School of Early Learning is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Neenah, Wisconsin, enrolling 248 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Wisconsin schools and 44% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.9% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 248 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #197.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 16 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Neenah's public schools, it stands alongside Wilson Elementary (401 students): Washington School of Early Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 20.1:1).
Neenah Joint School District also operates Neenah High (2,013 students) and Shattuck Middle (1,913 students) alongside Washington School of Early Learning.
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 Washington School of Early Learning compares
Washington School of Early Learning on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 93% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,247
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Washington School of Early Learning is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neenah Joint School District, which includes Washington School of Early Learning.
$12,247
Per student
-18%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Washington School of Early Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shattuck Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tullar Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington School of Early Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Neenah
2 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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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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 public 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 20.7:1, which is 44% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington School of Early Learning rank among schools in Neenah?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School of Early Learning ranks #1 of 3 schools in Neenah, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Neenah on the city page.
Is Washington School of Early Learning a good school?
Washington School of Early Learning earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Neenah Joint School District?
Besides Washington School of Early Learning, Neenah Joint School District also operates Neenah High (2,013 students), Shattuck Middle (1,913 students), and Horace Mann Middle (519 students). See the Neenah Joint School District district page for the complete list.
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