Enrollment
37
Elementary
DISTRICT 196 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLBY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550273000312
Little Stars Pre-School
202 West Dolf St, Colby, WI 54421 · (715) 223-2044 · Clark County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL37 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
62%
23 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 37 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Colby School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
37
-22 (-37%) vs 2020
-76% since 1990-91, when it was 157
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 29.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 37 | 2.2 | 16.6:1 | 62% (23) |
| 2023-24 | 45 | 1.1 | 39.8:1 | 69% (31) |
| 2022-23 | 44 | 1 | 43.1:1 | 55% (24) |
| 2020-21 | 59 | 2 | 29.5:1 | 49% (29) |
| 2017-18 | 46 | 2 | 23.0:1 | 63% (29) |
| 2015-16 | 68 | 2 | 34.0:1 | 57% (39) |
| 2010-11 | 77 | 3 | 25.7:1 | 56% (43) |
| 2000-01 | 62 | 5 | 12.4:1 | 23% (14) |
| 1990-91 | 157 | 9 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Little Stars Pre-School.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (46 to 37); teachers up 12% (2 to 2.2).
About Little Stars Pre-School
Little Stars Pre-School is an elementary school in Colby, Wisconsin, reachable at (715) 223-2044. The school had 37 students in pre-K in 2024-25. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Wisconsin) has about 323 students.
Colby School District has 4 schools; together they serve 901 students.
By race and ethnicity, Little Stars Pre-School is 59% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 38% Hispanic and 3% Asian. In Clark County overall, about 91% of residents are White.
Little Stars Pre-School counts 2.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 16.6 students for each one. Among elementary schools in Wisconsin, the typical ratio is 14.7:1. About 62% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Clark County, the average eligibility rate is 53%.
Clark County census figures show that median household income is about $67,400, about 13% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. A total of 21 public schools operate in Clark County, serving about 4,522 students.
The closest public school, Colby Elementary, is less than a tenth of a mile from Little Stars Pre-School. Within five miles are 5 other public schools.
Little Stars Pre-School falls in the Rural: Remote locale category, used for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count declined from 59 to 37. Federal data show the ratio falling from 29.5:1 to 16.6:1.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Clark County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
34,739
Census ACS
Median income
$67,400
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,522 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Colby School District
- Colby ElementaryElementary · 354 students
- Colby HighHigh · 306 students
- Colby MiddleMiddle · 204 students
Other schools in Colby
- Colby ElementaryElementary · 354 students
- Colby HighHigh · 306 students
- Colby MiddleMiddle · 204 students
Nearby schools
- Colby Elementary0.0 mi · 354
- Colby Middle0.1 mi · 204
- Colby High0.1 mi · 306
- Abbotsford Middle/Senior High2.2 mi · 414
- Abbotsford Elementary2.2 mi · 374
- Stetsonville Elementary11.0 mi · 203
Frequently asked questions
About Little Stars Pre-SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Little Stars Pre-School?
Little Stars Pre-School enrolls approximately 37 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Little Stars Pre-School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Little Stars Pre-School is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Little Stars Pre-School have?
Little Stars Pre-School employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Little Stars Pre-School?
Student demographics at Little Stars Pre-School are roughly 59% White, 38% Hispanic, 3% Asian.
Who oversees Little Stars Pre-School?
Little Stars Pre-School is overseen by Colby School District in Clark County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.