- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arcadia, WI
Arcadia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arcadia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550042003040
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcadia Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcadia Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Arcadia, WI.
School address
District: Arcadia School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550042003040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Arcadia Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 550042003040 · Arcadia, WI Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 11.5:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia High (413 students)
Arcadia Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Arcadia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arcadia Elementary
531 students
- Arcadia High
Arcadia High
413 students
- Arcadia Middle
Arcadia Middle
359 students
What this shows Arcadia Elementary reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcadia Elementary compares
Arcadia 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$14,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 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
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
White 12.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Arcadia Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Arcadia School District reports $14,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcadia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcadia Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcadia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arcadia Elementary
How many students attend Arcadia Elementary?
Arcadia Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arcadia, WI. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Arcadia Elementary?
61.2% of students at Arcadia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcadia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arcadia Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in Arcadia, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcadia Elementary?
Arcadia 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 Arcadia Elementary rank among public schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia School District?
Besides Arcadia Elementary, Arcadia School District also operates Arcadia High (413 students) and Arcadia Middle (359 students). See the Arcadia School District district page for the complete list.