At a glance
Reported students
328
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
213.5
One City Elementary School: 328 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
12.6:1 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
- 211
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about One City Elementary School
One City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Monona. It is one of 2 current school records connected to One City Schools Inc. NCES reports 328 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, 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 Black (64.6%) and multiracial (12.8%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking One City Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.1 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.1%
- Hispanic11.6%
- Black64.6%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.8%
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 One City Schools Inc
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near One City Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuestro Mundo Elementary · Charter · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 311 | 1.1 mi |
| Winnequah School Elementary · Monona Grove School District | PK–05 | 602 | 1.3 mi |
| Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 462 | 1.7 mi |
| Lori Mann Carey Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 336 | 1.9 mi |
| Franklin Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–02 | 308 | 2.4 mi |
| Forest Edge Elementary School Elementary · Oregon School District | PK–06 | 446 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about One City Elementary School
What grades does One City Elementary School serve?
One City Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in One City Schools Inc.
How many students attend One City Elementary School?
One City Elementary School reported 328 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 211 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at One City Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 328 students and 26.1 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 One City Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
One City Elementary School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of One City Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is One City Elementary School in?
One City Elementary School is part of One City Schools Inc, based in Monona, WI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near One City Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nuestro Mundo (1.1 mi), Winnequah School (1.3 mi), Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.