Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Attendance Zone: Wilkins Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Platteville school district, covering an area of approximately 146.1 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center's student population of 205 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center?
205 students attend Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center?
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center offer ?
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center part of?
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center is part of Platteville School District.
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