Enrollment
486
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukesha, WI
Banting Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Banting Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551578002004
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banting Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #9 of 19
- schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Banting Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banting Elementary ranks #9 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578002004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Banting Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Banting Elementary
Banting Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waukesha, Wisconsin, enrolling 486 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 486 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 396 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #42, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Waukesha's public schools, it stands alongside Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin (639 students): Banting Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 23.7:1).
Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students) and North High (911 students) alongside Banting 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 Banting Elementary compares
Banting 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
White 37.9%
Asian 7.6%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Banting Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukesha School District, which includes Banting Elementary.
$12,813
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 36.8%
Federal 8.4%
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 Banting Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banting Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Waukesha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
Standard public school
639 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Stem Academy
Standard public school
580 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Rose Glen Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 15:1 students per teacher
Bethesda Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~486 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Banting Elementary
How many students attend Banting Elementary?
Banting Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukesha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banting Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Banting Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Banting Elementary?
41.0% of students at Banting Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banting Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Banting Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banting Elementary?
Banting Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banting Elementary rank among schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Banting Elementary ranks #9 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waukesha on the city page.
Is Banting Elementary a good school?
Banting Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more 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 Waukesha School District?
Besides Banting Elementary, Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students), North High (911 students), and South High (833 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.
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