School overview
At a glance
Reported students
204
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
22.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
233
Lincoln Early Learning Academy: 204 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
9.1:1 reported; state peer median 21.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Lincoln Early Learning Academy
Lincoln Early Learning Academy is a public other school serving grades PK–PK in Wausau. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Wausau School District. NCES reports 204 students for 2024–25.
Among 146 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 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (34.3%) and Asian (31.4%). English learners represent 32.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Lincoln Early Learning Academy
- 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.35 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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.3%
- Hispanic17.2%
- Black5.9%
- Asian31.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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