At a glance
Reported students
448
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
323.5
Pope Farm Elementary: 448 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 429
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Pope Farm Elementary
Pope Farm Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Middleton. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. NCES reports 448 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 (51.6%) and Asian (35.9%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pope Farm Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.32 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.6%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black2.9%
- Asian35.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.7%
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
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 Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sauk Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
360 reported students
West Middleton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
334 reported students
Elm Lawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
313 reported students
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
309 reported students
Northside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
307 reported students
Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
245 reported students
Public schools near Pope Farm Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Middleton Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 334 | 1.6 mi |
| Olson Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 462 | 2.6 mi |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 309 | 2.6 mi |
| Elm Lawn Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 313 | 3.2 mi |
| Muir Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 377 | 3.5 mi |
| Sauk Trail Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 360 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pope Farm Elementary
What grades does Pope Farm Elementary serve?
Pope Farm Elementary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
How many students attend Pope Farm Elementary?
Pope Farm Elementary reported 448 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 429 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pope Farm Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 448 students and 32.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pope Farm Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pope Farm Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pope Farm Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
7.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pope Farm Elementary in?
Pope Farm Elementary is part of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, based in Middleton, WI, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pope Farm Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Middleton Elementary (1.6 mi), Olson Elementary (2.6 mi), Sunset Ridge Elementary (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.