Enrollment
301
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Algoma, WI
Algoma Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Algoma Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550015000015
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algoma Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Algoma · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Algoma Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Algoma Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Algoma, WI.
School address
District: Algoma School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550015000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Algoma Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Algoma Elementary
Algoma Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Algoma, Wisconsin, enrolling 301 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Algoma Elementary is leaner than roughly 93% of Wisconsin schools and 37% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 301 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 429 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #173.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Algoma's public schools, it stands alongside Algoma High (287 students): Algoma Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.1:1 vs 12:1).
Algoma School District also operates Algoma High (287 students) and Algoma Venture Academy (35 students) alongside Algoma Elementary.
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 Algoma Elementary compares
Algoma Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Algoma Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Algoma School District, which includes Algoma Elementary.
$13,050
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 49.5%
Federal 10.3%
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 Algoma Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algoma High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Algoma Venture Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Algoma Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Algoma
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Algoma Elementary
How many students attend Algoma Elementary?
Algoma Elementary has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Algoma, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algoma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Algoma Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Algoma Elementary?
42.9% of students at Algoma Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algoma Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Algoma Elementary is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Algoma, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algoma Elementary?
Algoma Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Algoma Elementary rank among schools in Algoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Algoma Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Algoma, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Algoma on the city page.
Is Algoma Elementary a good school?
Algoma Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of 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 Algoma School District?
Besides Algoma Elementary, Algoma School District also operates Algoma High (287 students) and Algoma Venture Academy (35 students). See the Algoma School District district page for the complete list.
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