- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waupaca, WI
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten
Federal NCES profile for Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551584003007
👥 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
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Waupaca · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten ranks #3 of 3 schools in Waupaca, WI.
School address
District: Waupaca School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551584003007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.6 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551584003007 · Waupaca, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 26.6:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Waupaca High (623 students)
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 5.6 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waupaca High
Waupaca High
623 students
- Waupaca Learni
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
602 students
- Waupaca Middle
Waupaca Middle
546 students
- Chain Explorat 139
Chain Exploration Center
139 students
- This school 133
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten
133 students
What this shows Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten compares
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 85% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▲ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 85% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,223
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 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Waupaca School District reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupaca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waupaca Learning Center Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waupaca Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chain Exploration Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Waupaca
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten
How many students attend Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten?
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten has 133 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waupaca, WI. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten?
The student-teacher ratio at Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten is 26.6:1, which is 85% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten?
40.0% of students at Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten?
The largest demographic group at Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Waupaca, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten?
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten 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 Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten rank among schools in Waupaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten ranks #3 of 3 schools in Waupaca, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waupaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Waupaca School District?
Besides Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten, Waupaca School District also operates Waupaca High (623 students), Waupaca Learning Center Elementary (602 students), and Waupaca Middle (546 students). See the Waupaca School District district page for the complete list.