Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative

Baraboo School District
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
116 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative (BELC), located at 707 Center St in Baraboo, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational educational hub within the School District of Baraboo. Designed to provide a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment, the school focuses on early childhood education to prepare young learners for their transition into elementary school. By emphasizing play-based learning, social-emotional development, and early literacy and numeracy, the cooperative fosters a supportive community where children can build the confidence and foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

As part of the broader Baraboo School District ecosystem, the program benefits from the resources and educational standards of the public school system while maintaining a specialized focus on the unique needs of early learners. The school prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to create a holistic learning experience. Families interested in learning more about their specific curricula, enrollment processes, or school initiatives can find further details by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.baraboo.k12.wi.us.
116
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
38.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (75.0%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (12.9%)
  • Two or More
    8 (6.9%)
  • American Indian
    4 (3.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Baraboo School District
Phone: (608)355-3905
Website: http://www.baraboo.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 38.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 116
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
BELC--Renewal Head Start
Baraboo School District
15 Students
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913 (0.0 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K