- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Algoma Elementary shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 550015000015 · Algoma, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 9.1:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Algoma High (287 students)
Algoma Elementary shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Algoma Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Algoma Elementary
301 students
- Algoma High
Algoma High
287 students
- Algoma Venture 35
Algoma Venture Academy
35 students
What this shows Algoma Elementary reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Algoma Elementary compares
Algoma Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,140
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Algoma School District reports $14,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.