- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, WI
Athens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Athens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550057000086
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Athens, WI.
School address
District: Athens School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550057000086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Athens Elementary grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 550057000086 · Athens, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 9.1:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens High (108 students)
Athens Elementary grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Athens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Athens Elementary
136 students
- Athens High
Athens High
108 students
- Maple Grove Sc
Maple Grove School
94 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle
79 students
What this shows Athens Elementary reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens Elementary compares
Athens Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$16,418
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Athens Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Athens School District reports $16,418 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athens Elementary
How many students attend Athens Elementary?
Athens Elementary has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, WI. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 42% 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 Athens Elementary?
30.8% of students at Athens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Athens Elementary is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Athens, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Elementary?
Athens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Athens Elementary rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Athens, 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 Athens School District?
Besides Athens Elementary, Athens School District also operates Athens High (108 students), Maple Grove School (94 students), and Athens Middle (79 students). See the Athens School District district page for the complete list.