- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altoona, WI
Altoona Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Altoona Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550027002925
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altoona Intermediate 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
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Altoona Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altoona Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Altoona, WI.
School address
District: Altoona School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550027002925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Altoona Intermediate shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 550027002925 · Altoona, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 14.6:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Altoona Elementary (555 students)
Altoona Intermediate shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Altoona Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Altoona Elemen
Altoona Elementary
555 students
- Altoona High
Altoona High
551 students
- Altoona Middle
Altoona Middle
394 students
- This school
Altoona Intermediate
278 students
What this shows Altoona Intermediate reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altoona Intermediate compares
Altoona Intermediate 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Altoona Intermediate 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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Altoona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altoona Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altoona Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Altoona Intermediate
How many students attend Altoona Intermediate?
Altoona Intermediate has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altoona, WI. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altoona Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Altoona Intermediate is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Altoona Intermediate?
34.3% of students at Altoona Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altoona Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Altoona Intermediate is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Altoona, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altoona Intermediate?
Altoona Intermediate 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 Intermediate rank among public schools in Altoona?
By Resource Investment Index, Altoona Intermediate 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 Intermediate, Altoona School District also operates Altoona Elementary (555 students), Altoona High (551 students), and Altoona Middle (394 students). See the Altoona School District district page for the complete list.