- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watertown, WI
Watertown 4 Kids
Federal NCES profile for Watertown 4 Kids, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551575002661
👥 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
Watertown 4 Kids earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Watertown 4 Kids has class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown 4 Kids ranks #6 of 6 schools in Watertown, WI.
School address
District: Watertown Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551575002661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Watertown 4 Kids grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+17.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 551575002661 · Watertown, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 25.8:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High (1,012 students)
Watertown 4 Kids grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+17.8%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Watertown 4 Kids in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High
1,012 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
616 students
- Webster Elemen 381
Webster Elementary
381 students
- Douglas Elemen 311
Douglas Elementary
311 students
- Schurz Element 223
Schurz Elementary
223 students
- This school 155
Watertown 4 Kids
155 students
What this shows Watertown 4 Kids reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watertown 4 Kids compares
Watertown 4 Kids is a growing 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 79% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 96% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,825
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Watertown 4 Kids is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Watertown Unified School District reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watertown 4 Kids Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schurz Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watertown 4 Kids's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Watertown
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Webster Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Douglas Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Schurz Elementary
Standard public school
223 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Standard public school
132 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Leap Elementary
Standard public school
60 students 20:1 students per teacher
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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watertown 4 Kids
How many students attend Watertown 4 Kids?
Watertown 4 Kids has 155 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watertown, WI. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown 4 Kids?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown 4 Kids is 25.8:1, which is 79% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watertown 4 Kids?
49.3% of students at Watertown 4 Kids are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown 4 Kids?
The largest demographic group at Watertown 4 Kids is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Watertown, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watertown 4 Kids?
Watertown 4 Kids has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Watertown 4 Kids rank among schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown 4 Kids ranks #6 of 6 schools in Watertown, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown Unified School District?
Besides Watertown 4 Kids, Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students), Riverside Middle (616 students), and Webster Elementary (381 students). See the Watertown Unified School District district page for the complete list.