- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Willow Springs Learning Center shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE held 8.2 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 550603002432 · Menomonee Falls, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 34.9:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High (1,577 students)
Willow Springs Learning Center shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE held 8.2 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Willow Springs Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,577 students
- Templeton Midd
Templeton Middle
766 students
- Silver Spring
Silver Spring Intermediate
758 students
- Marcy Elementa 488
Marcy Elementary
488 students
- Maple Avenue E 457
Maple Avenue Elementary
457 students
- This school 279
Willow Springs Learning Center
279 students
What this shows Willow Springs Learning Center reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Springs Learning Center compares
Willow Springs Learning Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Hamilton School District reports $13,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~279 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), down 41.
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, 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 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.
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.