- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waunakee, WI
Waunakee Community 4k School
Federal NCES profile for Waunakee Community 4k School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551581002869
👥 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
Waunakee Community 4k School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Waunakee · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Waunakee Community 4k School has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waunakee Community 4k School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Waunakee, WI.
School address
District: Waunakee Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551581002869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Waunakee Community 4k School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 551581002869 · Waunakee, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 35.6:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Waunakee High (1,335 students)
Waunakee Community 4k School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waunakee Community 4k School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waunakee High
Waunakee High
1,335 students
- Waunakee Middl
Waunakee Middle
667 students
- Waunakee Inter
Waunakee Intermediate
661 students
- Waunakee Herit
Waunakee Heritage Elementary
537 students
- Waunakee Prair 531
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
531 students
- This school 249
Waunakee Community 4k School
249 students
What this shows Waunakee Community 4k School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waunakee Community 4k School compares
Waunakee Community 4k School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.6:1 | ▲ 147% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
35.6:1
students per teacher
- 147% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,152
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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Waunakee Community 4k School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Waunakee Community School District reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waunakee Community 4k School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waunakee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Heritage Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Prairie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waunakee Community 4k School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Waunakee
3 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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waunakee Community 4k School
How many students attend Waunakee Community 4k School?
Waunakee Community 4k School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waunakee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waunakee Community 4k School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waunakee Community 4k School is 35.6:1, which is 147% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 127% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waunakee Community 4k School?
4.8% of students at Waunakee Community 4k School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waunakee Community 4k School?
The largest demographic group at Waunakee Community 4k School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Waunakee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waunakee Community 4k School?
Waunakee Community 4k School 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 Waunakee Community 4k School rank among schools in Waunakee?
By Resource Investment Index, Waunakee Community 4k School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Waunakee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waunakee on the city page.
What other schools are in Waunakee Community School District?
Besides Waunakee Community 4k School, Waunakee Community School District also operates Waunakee High (1,335 students), Waunakee Middle (667 students), and Waunakee Intermediate (661 students). See the Waunakee Community School District district page for the complete list.