Enrollment
155
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Watertown 4 Kids compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Watertown 4 Kids
Watertown 4 Kids is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Watertown, Wisconsin, enrolling 155 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Wisconsin schools and 79% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 155 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
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 192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #185, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 54/100).
Among Watertown's public schools, it stands alongside Webster Elementary (381 students): Watertown 4 Kids is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 14.1:1).
Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students) and Riverside Middle (616 students) alongside Watertown 4 Kids.
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 Watertown 4 Kids compares
Watertown 4 Kids on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,383
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Watertown Unified School District, which includes Watertown 4 Kids.
$14,383
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~155 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Watertown 4 Kids a good school?
Watertown 4 Kids earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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