Enrollment
602
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monona, WI
Winnequah School
Federal NCES profile for Winnequah School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550981002343
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winnequah School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Monona · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Winnequah School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winnequah School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monona, WI.
School address
District: Monona Grove School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550981002343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winnequah School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winnequah School
Winnequah School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Monona, Wisconsin, enrolling 602 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #220.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 753 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Monona's public schools, it stands alongside Monona Grove Liberal Arts (93 students): Winnequah School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 13.3:1).
Monona Grove School District also operates Monona Grove High (1,170 students) and Glacial Drumlin School (766 students) alongside Winnequah 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 Winnequah School compares
Winnequah 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,738
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 75.6%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Winnequah School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monona Grove School District, which includes Winnequah School.
$14,738
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 35.1%
Federal 6.1%
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 Winnequah School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monona Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacial Drumlin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Ridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottage Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winnequah School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Monona
1 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 (~602 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Winnequah School
How many students attend Winnequah School?
Winnequah School has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monona, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnequah School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnequah School is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winnequah School?
15.8% of students at Winnequah School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winnequah School?
The largest demographic group at Winnequah School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Monona, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnequah School?
Winnequah School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winnequah School rank among public schools in Monona?
By Resource Investment Index, Winnequah School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monona, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monona on the city page.
Is Winnequah School a good school?
Winnequah School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Monona Grove School District?
Besides Winnequah School, Monona Grove School District also operates Monona Grove High (1,170 students), Glacial Drumlin School (766 students), and Granite Ridge School (470 students). See the Monona Grove School District district page for the complete list.
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