Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center serves 202 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center's student population of 202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center is 0.38, 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
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center?
202 students attend Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
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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