At a glance
Reported students
248
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
317
Washington School of Early Learning: 248 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
22.5:1 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)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Washington School of Early Learning
Washington School of Early Learning is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Neenah. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Neenah Joint School District. NCES reports 248 students for 2024–25.
Among 146 combined / other schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 132.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.5:1, close to 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 (74.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Washington School of Early Learning
- 1How do the reported 22.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 11 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 15.15 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 15.15
- 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
- White74.2%
- Hispanic9.7%
- Black6.5%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- 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 Neenah Joint School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
ACE Alliance Charter Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
225 reported students
Clayton Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
206 reported students
Spring Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
299 reported students
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
317 reported students
Taft Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
179 reported students
Coolidge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
329 reported students
Public schools near Washington School of Early Learning
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Alliance Charter Elementary Elementary · Charter · Neenah Joint School District | PK–06 | 225 | 0.6 mi |
| Horace Mann Elementary Elementary · Neenah Joint School District | KG–04 | 401 | 1 mi |
| Appleview Other · Appleton Area School District | PK–12 | 29 | 6.3 mi |
| Appleton Community 4K Other · Appleton Area School District | PK–PK | 672 | 7.6 mi |
| DHS Winnebago Mental Health Institute Other · Wisconsin Department of Health Services | KG–12 | 3 | 8 mi |
| Wisconsin Connections Academy Other · Charter · Appleton Area School District | PK–12 | 743 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington School of Early Learning
What grades does Washington School of Early Learning serve?
Washington School of Early Learning reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Neenah Joint School District.
How many students attend Washington School of Early Learning?
Washington School of Early Learning reported 248 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 146 Wisconsin combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington School of Early Learning?
The calculated ratio is 22.5:1, based on 248 students and 11 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 Washington School of Early Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington School of Early Learning is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Neenah Joint School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Washington School of Early Learning students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.1% 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 Washington School of Early Learning in?
Washington School of Early Learning is part of Neenah Joint School District, based in Neenah, WI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington School of Early Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ACE Alliance Charter Elementary (0.6 mi), Horace Mann Elementary (1 mi), Appleview (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.