- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Menasha, WI
Banta School
Federal NCES profile for Banta School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550903000659
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banta School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Menasha · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Banta School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banta School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Menasha, WI.
School address
District: Menasha Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550903000659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Banta School held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 550903000659 · Menasha, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 12.3:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Menasha High (1,020 students)
Banta School held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Banta School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Menasha High
Menasha High
1,020 students
- Maplewood Midd
Maplewood Middle
676 students
- Clovis Grove E
Clovis Grove Elementary
448 students
- Butte Des Mort
Butte Des Morts Elementary
445 students
- Gegan Elementa 258
Gegan Elementary
258 students
- This school 184
Banta School
184 students
What this shows Banta School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banta School compares
Banta School 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▲ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$15,545
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
White 20.7%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Banta School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Menasha Joint School District reports $15,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banta School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis Grove Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butte Des Morts Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gegan Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banta School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banta School
How many students attend Banta School?
Banta School has 184 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Menasha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banta School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banta School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Banta School?
46.1% of students at Banta School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banta School?
The largest demographic group at Banta School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Menasha, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banta School?
Banta School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Banta School rank among public schools in Menasha?
By Resource Investment Index, Banta School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Menasha, 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 Menasha on the city page.
What other schools are in Menasha Joint School District?
Besides Banta School, Menasha Joint School District also operates Menasha High (1,020 students), Maplewood Middle (676 students), and Clovis Grove Elementary (448 students). See the Menasha Joint School District district page for the complete list.