At a glance
Reported students
116
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
38.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
278
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative: 116 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
38.7:1 reported; state peer median 21.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Baraboo. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Baraboo School District. NCES reports 116 students for 2024–25.
Among 146 combined / other schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 132.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 38.7:1, above the Wisconsin median of 21.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
- 1How do the reported 38.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75%
- Hispanic12.9%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Baraboo School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
BELC--Renewal Head Start
Other · Grades PK–PK
15 reported students
North Freedom Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
103 reported students
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
35 reported students
Al Behrman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
278 reported students
Willson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
284 reported students
East Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
334 reported students
Public schools near Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELC--Renewal Head Start Other · Baraboo School District | PK–PK | 15 | under 0.1 mi |
| West Elementary-Kindergarten Center Elementary · Baraboo School District | PK–KG | 35 | under 0.1 mi |
| Baraboo High High · Baraboo School District | 09–12 | 885 | 0.5 mi |
| Jack Young Middle Middle · Baraboo School District | 06–08 | 548 | 0.6 mi |
| Willson Elementary Elementary · Baraboo School District | PK–05 | 284 | 0.7 mi |
| East Elementary Elementary · Baraboo School District | PK–05 | 334 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
What grades does Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative serve?
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Baraboo School District.
How many students attend Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative?
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative reported 116 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 146 Wisconsin combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative?
The calculated ratio is 38.7:1, based on 116 students and 3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 21.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative a public, charter, or magnet school?
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baraboo School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative in?
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative is part of Baraboo School District, based in Baraboo, WI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include BELC--Renewal Head Start (under 0.1 mi), West Elementary-Kindergarten Center (under 0.1 mi), Baraboo High (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.