Enrollment
521
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beloit, WI
Aldrich Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Aldrich Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550105000137
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aldrich Intermediate earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Aldrich Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aldrich Intermediate ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550105000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aldrich Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aldrich Intermediate
Aldrich Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Beloit, Wisconsin, enrolling 521 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 65.7% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Beloit School District spends $18,087 per pupil, 21% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 329 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 521 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Beloit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Garden Prairie Intermediate School (491 students): Aldrich Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 16.9:1).
Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students) and Fran Fruzen Intermediate (490 students) alongside Aldrich Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aldrich Intermediate compares
Aldrich Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 29.6%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Aldrich Intermediate is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beloit School District, which includes Aldrich Intermediate.
$18,087
Per student
+21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 65.4%
Federal 16.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Aldrich Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fran Fruzen Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneel Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aldrich Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Beloit
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Garden Prairie Intermediate School
Standard public school
491 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
Standard public school
490 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Mcneel Intermediate
Standard public school
462 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Cunningham Intermediate
Standard public school
427 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aldrich Intermediate
How many students attend Aldrich Intermediate?
Aldrich Intermediate has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beloit, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aldrich Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Aldrich Intermediate is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aldrich Intermediate?
65.7% of students at Aldrich Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aldrich Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Aldrich Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aldrich Intermediate?
Aldrich Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aldrich Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Aldrich Intermediate ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Beloit, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Beloit on the city page.
Is Aldrich Intermediate a good school?
Aldrich Intermediate earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beloit School District?
Besides Aldrich Intermediate, Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students), Fran Fruzen Intermediate (490 students), and Robinson Elementary (477 students). See the Beloit School District district page for the complete list.
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