Enrollment
531
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arcadia Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arcadia Elementary
Arcadia Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Arcadia, Wisconsin, enrolling 531 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 531 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #85.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 531 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Arcadia School District also operates Arcadia High (413 students) and Arcadia Middle (359 students) alongside Arcadia 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 Arcadia Elementary compares
Arcadia 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arcadia School District, which includes Arcadia Elementary.
$14,703
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.7%
State 59.4%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Arcadia on the city page.
Is Arcadia Elementary a good school?
Arcadia Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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