Early Learning Program serves 295 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Learning Program's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 550% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
295 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Program is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
4%

Hispanic
7%
14%

Black
3%
9%

White
79%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Program?
295 students attend Early Learning Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Early Learning Program students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Program?
Early Learning Program has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Learning Program offer ?
Early Learning Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Program part of?
Early Learning Program is part of De Forest Area School District.
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