Enrollment
336
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550852000929
Allis Elementary — Madison, WI
Federal NCES profile for Allis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Madison Metropolitan School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allis Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Allis Elementary reports 336 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 80% above the Wisconsin average and 34% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 61.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Madison Metropolitan School District spends $20,303 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.6% from local sources (property taxes), 18.4% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Allis Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 80% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 57% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 80% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
61.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,303
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 336 Top 57% in Wisconsin — larger than 43% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.3% +80% vs state
NCES ID 550852000929
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
African American 26.2%
White 12.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 61.3%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Metropolitan School District, which includes Allis Elementary.
$20,303
Per student
+9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 72.6%
State 18.4%
Federal 9.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Allis Elementary
How many students attend Allis Elementary?
Allis Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is a other school in Madison, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Allis Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allis Elementary?
69.3% of students at Allis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Allis Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Madison, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allis Elementary?
Allis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.