Enrollment
278
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Altoona Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Altoona Intermediate
Altoona Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Altoona, Wisconsin, enrolling 278 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.3% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 278 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 466 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #344, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Altoona School District also operates Altoona Elementary (555 students) and Altoona High (551 students) alongside Altoona Intermediate.
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 Altoona Intermediate compares
Altoona Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Altoona School District, which includes Altoona Intermediate.
$12,582
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 52.3%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary 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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Altoona on the city page.
Is Altoona Intermediate a good school?
Altoona Intermediate earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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