Enrollment
248
Elementary
DISTRICT 274 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEENAH JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551032001354
Washington School of Early Learning
220 E Franklin Ave, Neenah, WI 54956 · (920) 751-6990 · Winnebago County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL248 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
22.6:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
97 students
DISTRICT 34% · 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 | 248 | 100% |
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 54% · US 70%
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
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School of Early Learning this school | 248 | 39.1% | N/A |
| State Road Elementary La Crosse | 284 | 38.0% | 52.2% |
| Cormier School and Early Learning Center Green Bay | 275 | 41.8% | N/A |
| Hilltop Elementary Rice Lake | 251 | 41.4% | 56.7% |
| Altoona Intermediate Altoona | 278 | 35.6% | 55.5% |
| Horizon Elementary Plymouth | 245 | 35.9% | 54.4% |
Matched among Wisconsin elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Washington School of Early Learning ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Winnebago County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 248 | #785 of 1,157 | #21 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.6:1 | #881 of 901 | #26 of 27 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.1% | #399 of 901 | #16 of 27 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.1% | #591 of 1,064 | #21 of 32 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -36.1% | #41 of 664 | #1 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
248
-128 (-34%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 301
Student : Teacher
22.6:1
was 31.3:1
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 | 248 | 11 | 22.6:1 | 39% (97) |
| 2023-24 | 287 | 11.3 | 25.4:1 | 39% (111) |
| 2022-23 | 365 | 12 | 30.4:1 | 36% (133) |
| 2020-21 | 376 | 12 | 31.3:1 | 28% (106) |
| 2017-18 | 388 | 10 | 38.8:1 | 25% (98) |
| 2015-16 | 360 | 1 | 360.0:1 | 24% (87) |
| 2010-11 | 74 | 6 | 12.3:1 | 26% (19) |
| 2000-01 | 200 | 13 | 15.4:1 | 12% (23) |
| 1990-91 | 301 | 14 | 21.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington School of Early Learning.
Since 2017-18: students down 36% (388 to 248); teachers up 10% (10 to 11).
About Washington School of Early Learning
This page covers Washington School of Early Learning, a small elementary school in Neenah, Wisconsin. It enrolls 248 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are pre-K. That puts enrollment 23% below the 323-student average for elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Neenah Joint School District runs Washington School of Early Learning along with 11 other schools, enrolling 6,662 students in total.
The share of White students at Washington School of Early Learning is 74%, a majority. It is also 10% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 6% Black, and 2% Asian. For comparison, the population of Winnebago County is roughly 87% White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 43%.
The school had 11 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1. The gap from the 14.7:1 average for elementary schools in Wisconsin is 7.8 students per teacher. The school reported 39% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The average for public schools in Winnebago County is similar, at 41%.
In Winnebago County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $74,925 a year, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Washington School of Early Learning, Winnebago County has 56 public schools.
Measured in a straight line, ACE Alliance Charter Elementary is about 0.6 miles from Washington School of Early Learning. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Washington School of Early Learning as City: Small.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 34% decline, from 376 to 248. The ratio of students to teachers went from 31.3:1 to 22.6:1 over the same years.
Washington School of Early Learning has a community page on allk12 for topics such as special education services, counseling, and support programs. You can also rate the school on this page.
Winnebago County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
171,769
Census ACS
Median income
$74,925
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
56
22,271 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Neenah Joint School District
- Neenah HighHigh · 2,013 students
- Neenah Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,913 students
- Horace Mann ElementaryElementary · 401 students
- Tullar ElementaryElementary · 343 students
- Coolidge ElementaryElementary · 329 students
- Lakeview ElementaryElementary · 317 students
Other schools in Neenah
- Neenah HighHigh · 2,013 students
- Neenah Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,913 students
- Horace Mann ElementaryElementary · 401 students
- Tullar ElementaryElementary · 343 students
- Coolidge ElementaryElementary · 329 students
- Lakeview ElementaryElementary · 317 students
Nearby schools
- ACE Alliance Charter Elementary0.6 mi · 225
- Horace Mann Elementary1.0 mi · 401
- Taft Elementary1.0 mi · 179
- Hoover Elementary1.1 mi · 189
- Fox Valley Virtual School1.3 mi · 90
- Coolidge Elementary1.4 mi · 329
Frequently asked questions
About Washington School of Early LearningHow large is Washington School of Early Learning?
Washington School of Early Learning enrolls approximately 248 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Washington School of Early Learning serve?
Washington School of Early Learning serves grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at Washington School of Early Learning?
Approximately 22.6:1 students per teacher at Washington School of Early Learning.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Washington School of Early Learning?
At Washington School of Early Learning, the student body is approximately 74% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Washington School of Early Learning public or private?
Washington School of Early Learning is a public K-12 school, overseen by Neenah Joint School District.
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