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WRPS Four-year-old Kindergarten and PK Early Childhood

510 Peach St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Wisconsin Rapids School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
233
Students
Total enrolled
$18,963
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 32% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 23% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 233 students in grades PK–PK in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
32% above average funding
District spends $18,963 per pupil, 32% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WRPS Four-year-old Kindergarten and PK Early Childhood is a mid-sized prekindergarten in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, serving grades PK–PK with 233 students. The district invests $18,963 per student — 32% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at WRPS Four-year-old Kindergarten and PK Early Childhood

233
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
12
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution130 male · 103 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 133 students
Student Composition
79%
8%
Asian5%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black1%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 551707003357

Academic Outcomes at WRPS Four-year-old Kindergarten and PK Early Childhood

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 48th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54494

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,963Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,963
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,344
Student Support$3,603
Administration$2,276
Operations$2,844
Other$1,896
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,963 spent per student, an estimated $8,401 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
37%
State government
52.2%
Local (property tax)
37.2%
Federal programs
10.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,963/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Woodside ElementaryHowe ElementaryMead ElementaryWashington Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
↓
High School
Lincoln HighRiver Cities High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyWood County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWisconsin Rapids School District →
Phone: (715)424-6721
NCES ID: 551707003357
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Wisconsin Rapids seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Wisconsin Rapids School District
High
Lincoln High
1,380 students · 09–12
● 43 opp42% FRL
Mid
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
924 students · 06–08
● 52 opp49% FRL
Elem
Woodside Elementary
349 students · PK–05
● 43 opp38% FRL
Elem
Howe Elementary
338 students · KG–05
● 43 opp67% FRL
Elem
Mead Elementary
296 students · PK–05
● 52 opp84% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary
293 students · PK–05
● 43 opp46% FRL
Elem
Grant Elementary
258 students · PK–05
● 43 opp30% FRL
Elem
THINK Academy-Together Helping INspire Kids
208 students · PK–05
● 41 opp33% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
510 Peach St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
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.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.