Enrollment
10
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550702002948
Youth Services Center — Janesville, WI
Federal NCES profile for Youth Services Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Youth Services Center compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Youth Services Center reports 10 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 64% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 65% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 89% above the Wisconsin average and 40% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Janesville School District spends $15,994 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.2% from local sources (property taxes), 49.8% from the state, and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Youth Services Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 64% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 89% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 89% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
— 64% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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.
Overview
Enrollment 10 Top 1% in Wisconsin — larger than 99% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 5.5:1 -64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.7% +89% vs state
NCES ID 550702002948
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 40.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.0%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Janesville School District, which includes Youth Services Center.
$15,994
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 49.8%
Federal 11.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
Similar other schools in Janesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Preschool 4 Janesville
Standard public school
345 students 23:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Youth Services Center
How many students attend Youth Services Center?
Youth Services Center has 10 students enrolled. It is a other school in Janesville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Services Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Services Center is 5.5:1, which is 64% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 65% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Youth Services Center?
72.7% of students at Youth Services Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youth Services Center?
The largest demographic group at Youth Services Center is White at 50.0%. The school serves a student body in Janesville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youth Services Center?
Youth Services Center has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.