- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shorewood, WI
Atwater Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Atwater Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551380001809
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atwater Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Shorewood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Atwater Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atwater Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Shorewood, WI.
School address
District: Shorewood School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551380001809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Atwater Elementary held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 551380001809 · Shorewood, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 16.3:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Shorewood High (589 students)
Atwater Elementary held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Atwater Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shorewood High
Shorewood High
589 students
- Lake Bluff Ele
Lake Bluff Elementary
531 students
- This school
Atwater Elementary
474 students
- Shorewood Inte
Shorewood Intermediate
300 students
- New Horizons f 22
New Horizons for Learning
22 students
What this shows Atwater Elementary reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atwater Elementary compares
Atwater 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$14,861
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
African American 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Atwater Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shorewood School District reports $14,861 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atwater Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Bluff Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shorewood Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Horizons for Learning | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atwater Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Shorewood
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Atwater Elementary
How many students attend Atwater Elementary?
Atwater Elementary has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shorewood, WI. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atwater Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Atwater Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atwater Elementary?
22.8% of students at Atwater Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atwater Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Atwater Elementary is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Shorewood, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atwater Elementary?
Atwater Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Atwater Elementary rank among public schools in Shorewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Atwater Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Shorewood, 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 Shorewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Shorewood School District?
Besides Atwater Elementary, Shorewood School District also operates Shorewood High (589 students), Lake Bluff Elementary (531 students), and Shorewood Intermediate (300 students). See the Shorewood School District district page for the complete list.