- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stevens Point, WI
Bannach Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bannach Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551449002452
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bannach Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Stevens Point · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bannach Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bannach Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Stevens Point, WI.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449002452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Bannach Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 551449002452 · Stevens Point, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 14.2:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students)
Bannach Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Bannach Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevens Point
Stevens Point Area Senior High
1,478 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
757 students
- P J Jacobs Jun
P J Jacobs Junior High
709 students
- Roosevelt Elem 522
Roosevelt Elementary
522 students
- Plover-Whiting 448
Plover-Whiting Elementary
448 students
- This school 368
Bannach Elementary
368 students
What this shows Bannach Elementary reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bannach Elementary compares
Bannach 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,909
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Bannach Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Stevens Point Area Public School District reports $13,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bannach Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bannach Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Stevens Point
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Center
Standard public school
373 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 12:1 students per teacher
Mcdill Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 15:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
276 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bannach Elementary
How many students attend Bannach Elementary?
Bannach Elementary has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stevens Point, WI. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bannach Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bannach Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Bannach Elementary?
21.9% of students at Bannach Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bannach Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bannach Elementary is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bannach Elementary?
Bannach Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Bannach Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stevens Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Bannach Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Stevens Point, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stevens Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides Bannach Elementary, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students), and P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.