Enrollment
400
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550060000091
Auburndale High — Auburndale, WI
Federal NCES profile for Auburndale High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Auburndale School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburndale High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Auburndale High reports 400 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 500 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Auburndale School District spends $23,287 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.1% from local sources (property taxes), 51.8% from the state, and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Auburndale High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,287
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Per 500 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 400 Top 67% in Wisconsin — larger than 33% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 550060000091
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 500:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.5%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburndale School District, which includes Auburndale High.
$23,287
Per student
+25%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 51.8%
Federal 11.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
Similar other schools in Auburndale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Auburndale High
How many students attend Auburndale High?
Auburndale High has 400 students enrolled. It is a other school in Auburndale, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburndale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburndale High is 12.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburndale High?
The largest demographic group at Auburndale High is White at 93.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Auburndale, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburndale High?
Auburndale High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.