- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alma, WI
Alma Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alma Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550018000017
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alma Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 184
- students enrolled
Alma Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alma School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550018000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Alma Elementary held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550018000017 · Alma, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 14.2:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Alma High (80 students)
Alma Elementary held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Alma Elementary compares
Alma Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$15,227
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.5, Alma Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Alma School District reports $15,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alma Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alma Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alma Elementary
How many students attend Alma Elementary?
Alma Elementary has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alma, WI. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Alma Elementary?
28.3% of students at Alma Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alma Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alma Elementary is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Alma, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alma Elementary?
Alma Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Alma School District?
Besides Alma Elementary, Alma School District also operates Alma High (80 students). See the Alma School District district page for the complete list.