Enrollment
215
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, WI
Augusta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Augusta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550063000092
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Augusta Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Augusta Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Augusta, WI.
School address
District: Augusta School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550063000092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Augusta Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Augusta Elementary
Augusta Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Augusta, Wisconsin, enrolling 215 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, Augusta Elementary is leaner than roughly 94% of Wisconsin schools and 38% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 215 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 324 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Augusta School District spends $18,745 per pupil, 26% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Augusta's public schools, it stands alongside Wildlands Charter School (72 students): Augusta Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9:1 vs 14.4:1).
Augusta School District also operates Augusta High (144 students) and Augusta Middle (109 students) alongside Augusta 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 Augusta Elementary compares
Augusta 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$18,745
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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
White 95.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Augusta Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Augusta School District, which includes Augusta Elementary.
$18,745
Per student
+26%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 43.5%
Federal 19.6%
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 Augusta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Augusta Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildlands Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Augusta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Augusta
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Augusta Elementary
How many students attend Augusta Elementary?
Augusta Elementary has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Augusta Elementary is 9:1, which is 38% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 43% 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 Augusta Elementary?
43.4% of students at Augusta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Augusta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Augusta Elementary is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Augusta, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Augusta Elementary?
Augusta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Augusta Elementary rank among public schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Augusta, 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 Augusta on the city page.
Is Augusta Elementary a good school?
Augusta Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Augusta School District?
Besides Augusta Elementary, Augusta School District also operates Augusta High (144 students), Augusta Middle (109 students), and Wildlands Charter School (72 students). See the Augusta School District district page for the complete list.
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