Enrollment
342
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amherst Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amherst Elementary
Amherst Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Amherst, Wisconsin, enrolling 342 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 342 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 541 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #435, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Tomorrow River School District also operates Amherst High (349 students) and Amherst Middle (257 students) alongside Amherst 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 Amherst Elementary compares
Amherst 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,488
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tomorrow River School District, which includes Amherst Elementary.
$12,488
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 41.9%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Amherst on the city page.
Is Amherst Elementary a good school?
Amherst Elementary earns 37/100 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 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.
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