Enrollment
171
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Almond, WI
Almond-Bancroft Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Almond-Bancroft Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550024000023
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Almond-Bancroft Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Almond · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Almond-Bancroft Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Almond-Bancroft Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Almond, WI.
School address
District: Almond-Bancroft School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550024000023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Almond-Bancroft Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Almond-Bancroft Elementary
Almond-Bancroft Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Almond, Wisconsin, enrolling 171 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Almond-Bancroft Elementary is leaner than roughly 88% of Wisconsin schools and 30% 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 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 171 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #161.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Almond-Bancroft School District also operates Almond-Bancroft High (103 students) and Almond-Bancroft Middle (77 students) alongside Almond-Bancroft 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 Almond-Bancroft Elementary compares
Almond-Bancroft 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$14,287
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Almond-Bancroft Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Almond-Bancroft School District, which includes Almond-Bancroft Elementary.
$14,287
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 55.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 Almond-Bancroft Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond-Bancroft High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Almond-Bancroft Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Almond-Bancroft Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Almond-Bancroft Elementary
How many students attend Almond-Bancroft Elementary?
Almond-Bancroft Elementary has 171 students enrolled. It is a public school in Almond, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Almond-Bancroft Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Almond-Bancroft Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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 Almond-Bancroft Elementary?
43.5% of students at Almond-Bancroft Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Almond-Bancroft Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Almond-Bancroft Elementary is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Almond, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Almond-Bancroft Elementary?
Almond-Bancroft Elementary 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 Almond-Bancroft Elementary rank among public schools in Almond?
By Resource Investment Index, Almond-Bancroft Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Almond, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Almond on the city page.
Is Almond-Bancroft Elementary a good school?
Almond-Bancroft Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Almond-Bancroft School District?
Besides Almond-Bancroft Elementary, Almond-Bancroft School District also operates Almond-Bancroft High (103 students) and Almond-Bancroft Middle (77 students). See the Almond-Bancroft School District district page for the complete list.
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