Enrollment
249
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+147% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waunakee Community 4k School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waunakee Community 4k School
Waunakee Community 4k School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waunakee, Wisconsin, enrolling 249 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 147% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.8% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Wisconsin average.
With 249 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
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 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Among Waunakee's public schools, it stands alongside Waunakee Heritage Elementary (537 students): Waunakee Community 4k School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (35.6:1 vs 11.9:1).
Waunakee Community School District also operates Waunakee High (1,335 students) and Waunakee Middle (667 students) alongside Waunakee Community 4k School.
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 Waunakee Community 4k School compares
Waunakee Community 4k School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,753
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waunakee Community School District, which includes Waunakee Community 4k School.
$13,753
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 37.5%
Federal 3.6%
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 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
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~35.6:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Waunakee Community 4k School a good school?
Waunakee Community 4k School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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