- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Winnequah School grew from 609 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 550981002343 · Monona, WI Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 12.5:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Monona Grove High (1,170 students)
Winnequah School grew from 609 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Winnequah School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monona Grove H
Monona Grove High
1,170 students
- Glacial Drumli
Glacial Drumlin School
766 students
- This school
Winnequah School
602 students
- Granite Ridge
Granite Ridge School
470 students
- Cottage Grove 307
Cottage Grove Elementary
307 students
- Taylor Prairie 264
Taylor Prairie Elementary
264 students
What this shows Winnequah School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winnequah School compares
Winnequah School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,263
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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.
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
District finance for Monona Grove School District reports $16,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~602 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), up 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.