At a glance
Reported students
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
278
BELC--Renewal Head Start: 15 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
15:1 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)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about BELC--Renewal Head Start
BELC--Renewal Head Start 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 15 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 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (53.3%) and White (40%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking BELC--Renewal Head Start
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 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
- White40%
- Hispanic53.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.7%
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.
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
Other · Grades PK–PK
116 reported students
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
35 reported students
North Freedom Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
103 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 BELC--Renewal Head Start
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative Other · Baraboo School District | PK–PK | 116 | 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 BELC--Renewal Head Start
What grades does BELC--Renewal Head Start serve?
BELC--Renewal Head Start 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 BELC--Renewal Head Start?
BELC--Renewal Head Start reported 15 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 146 Wisconsin combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at BELC--Renewal Head Start?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 15 students and 1 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 BELC--Renewal Head Start a public, charter, or magnet school?
BELC--Renewal Head Start 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 BELC--Renewal Head Start in?
BELC--Renewal Head Start 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 BELC--Renewal Head Start?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative (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.