- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altoona, WI
Altoona Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Altoona Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550027000028
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altoona Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Altoona · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Altoona Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altoona Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Altoona, WI.
School address
District: Altoona School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550027000028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Altoona Elementary shrank from 646 students in 2022-23 to 597 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 550027000028 · Altoona, WI Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 12.1:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Altoona High (551 students)
Altoona Elementary shrank from 646 students in 2022-23 to 597 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Altoona Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Altoona Elementary
555 students
- Altoona High
Altoona High
551 students
- Altoona Middle
Altoona Middle
394 students
- Altoona Interm
Altoona Intermediate
278 students
What this shows Altoona Elementary reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altoona Elementary compares
Altoona 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Altoona Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Altoona School District reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Altoona Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altoona Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altoona Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altoona Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Altoona Elementary
How many students attend Altoona Elementary?
Altoona Elementary has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altoona, WI. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altoona Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Altoona Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Altoona Elementary?
29.7% of students at Altoona Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altoona Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Altoona Elementary is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Altoona, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altoona Elementary?
Altoona Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Altoona Elementary rank among public schools in Altoona?
By Resource Investment Index, Altoona Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Altoona, 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 Altoona School District?
Besides Altoona Elementary, Altoona School District also operates Altoona High (551 students), Altoona Middle (394 students), and Altoona Intermediate (278 students). See the Altoona School District district page for the complete list.