- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Washington School of Early Learning shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-21.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 551032001354 · Neenah, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 20.7:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Neenah High (2,013 students)
Washington School of Early Learning shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-21.4%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Washington School of Early Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neenah High
Neenah High
2,013 students
- Shattuck Middl
Shattuck Middle
1,913 students
- Horace Mann Mi 519
Horace Mann Middle
519 students
- Wilson Element 401
Wilson Elementary
401 students
- Tullar Element 343
Tullar Elementary
343 students
- This school 248
Washington School of Early Learning
248 students
What this shows Washington School of Early Learning reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington School of Early Learning compares
Washington School of Early Learning is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,849
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
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.
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
District finance for Neenah Joint School District reports $11,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~248 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 78.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.