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Elementary· 12 schools in district

Core Knowledge Charter School

300 Richard Street, Verona, WI 53593Verona Area School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
417
Students
Total enrolled
$15,515
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 417 students in grades KG–08 in Verona, Wisconsin.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,515 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Core Knowledge Charter School is a mid-sized elementary in Verona, Wisconsin, serving grades KG–08 with 417 students. The district invests $15,515 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 14% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Core Knowledge Charter School

417
Total Students
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
14%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution201 male · 215 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility14%
National avg 52% · 59 students
Student Composition
10%
74%
Asian10%
White74%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black4%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 551533001153

Academic Outcomes at Core Knowledge Charter School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53593

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,515Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,515
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,827
Student Support$2,948
Administration$1,862
Operations$2,327
Other$1,551
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,515 spent per student, an estimated $6,873 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
29%
64%
State government
28.9%
Local (property tax)
63.8%
Federal programs
7.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 14% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sugar Creek ElementaryGlacier Edge ElementaryCountry View ElementaryStoner Prairie Elementary
+2 more
↓
Middle
Badger Ridge MiddleSavanna Oaks Middle
↓
High School
Verona Area High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyDane County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictVerona Area School District →
Phone: (608)845-4130
NCES ID: 551533001153
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Verona seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Verona Area School District
High
Verona Area High
1,802 students · 09–12
● 47 opp29% FRL
Mid
Badger Ridge Middle
733 students · 06–08
● 47 opp29% FRL
Elem
Sugar Creek Elementary
680 students · KG–05
● 47 opp26% FRL
Elem
Glacier Edge Elementary
477 students · KG–05
● 47 opp31% FRL
Elem
Country View Elementary
396 students · KG–05
● 47 opp28% FRL
Mid
Savanna Oaks Middle
394 students · 06–08
● 48 opp35% FRL
Elem
Stoner Prairie Elementary
381 students · KG–05
● 48 opp34% FRL
Other
Verona Area K4
281 students · PK–PK
● 47 opp2% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
300 Richard Street, Verona, WI 53593
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.