- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amherst, WI
Amherst Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Amherst Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550033000032
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amherst Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Amherst Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Amherst, WI.
School address
District: Tomorrow River School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550033000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Amherst Elementary held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550033000032 · Amherst, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 13.7:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Amherst High (349 students)
Amherst Elementary held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Amherst Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amherst High
Amherst High
349 students
- This school
Amherst Elementary
342 students
- Amherst Middle
Amherst Middle
257 students
- Tomorrow River
Tomorrow River Community Charter
184 students
- Tomorrow River 72
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms)
72 students
- Tomorrow River 66
Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs)
66 students
What this shows Amherst Elementary reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amherst Elementary compares
Amherst 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$13,007
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Amherst Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Tomorrow River School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amherst Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomorrow River Community Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amherst Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amherst Elementary
How many students attend Amherst Elementary?
Amherst Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amherst, WI. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Amherst Elementary?
26.4% of students at Amherst Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amherst Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Amherst Elementary is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Amherst, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amherst Elementary?
Amherst Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Amherst Elementary rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Amherst, 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 Tomorrow River School District?
Besides Amherst Elementary, Tomorrow River School District also operates Amherst High (349 students), Amherst Middle (257 students), and Tomorrow River Community Charter (184 students). See the Tomorrow River School District district page for the complete list.