Enrollment
279
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menomonee Falls, WI
Willow Springs Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Willow Springs Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550603002432
👥 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
Willow Springs Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Menomonee Falls · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Springs Learning Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Menomonee Falls, WI.
School address
District: Hamilton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550603002432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+142% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Springs Learning Center compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Springs Learning Center
Willow Springs Learning Center is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 279 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.9:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 142% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.2% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Wisconsin average.
With 279 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 145 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #140, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Among Menomonee Falls's public schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center (526 students): Willow Springs Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34.9:1 vs 13.2:1).
Hamilton School District also operates Hamilton High (1,577 students) and Templeton Middle (766 students) alongside Willow Springs Learning Center.
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 Willow Springs Learning Center compares
Willow Springs Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.9:1 | ▲ 142% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 89% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
34.9:1
students per teacher
- 142% 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
$12,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 73.1%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Willow Springs Learning Center is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton School District, which includes Willow Springs Learning Center.
$12,986
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 42.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 Willow Springs Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Templeton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Spring Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Springs Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Menomonee Falls
2 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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Willow Springs Learning Center
How many students attend Willow Springs Learning Center?
Willow Springs Learning Center has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menomonee Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Learning Center is 34.9:1, which is 142% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 122% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Springs Learning Center?
4.2% of students at Willow Springs Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Springs Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Willow Springs Learning Center is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Menomonee Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Springs Learning Center?
Willow Springs Learning Center 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 Willow Springs Learning Center rank among schools in Menomonee Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Menomonee Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Menomonee Falls on the city page.
Is Willow Springs Learning Center a good school?
Willow Springs Learning Center 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 Hamilton School District?
Besides Willow Springs Learning Center, Hamilton School District also operates Hamilton High (1,577 students), Templeton Middle (766 students), and Silver Spring Intermediate (758 students). See the Hamilton School District district page for the complete list.
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