Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center

425 Broadway St
Platteville, WI 53818
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • 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)
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor

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.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
75%
66%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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