Enrollment
229
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barneveld, WI
Barneveld Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barneveld Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550084000111
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barneveld Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Barneveld · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Barneveld Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barneveld Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Barneveld, WI.
School address
District: Barneveld School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550084000111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barneveld Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barneveld Elementary
Barneveld Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Barneveld, Wisconsin, enrolling 229 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.1% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Wisconsin average.
With 229 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Barneveld School District also operates Barneveld High (118 students) and Barneveld Middle School (96 students) alongside Barneveld 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 Barneveld Elementary compares
Barneveld 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$13,183
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Barneveld Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barneveld School District, which includes Barneveld Elementary.
$13,183
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 41.1%
Federal 7.5%
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 Barneveld Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barneveld High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barneveld Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barneveld Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Barneveld Elementary
How many students attend Barneveld Elementary?
Barneveld Elementary has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barneveld, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barneveld Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barneveld Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barneveld Elementary?
14.1% of students at Barneveld Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barneveld Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barneveld Elementary is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Barneveld, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barneveld Elementary?
Barneveld Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Barneveld Elementary rank among public schools in Barneveld?
By Resource Investment Index, Barneveld Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Barneveld, 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 Barneveld on the city page.
Is Barneveld Elementary a good school?
Barneveld Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of 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 Barneveld School District?
Besides Barneveld Elementary, Barneveld School District also operates Barneveld High (118 students) and Barneveld Middle School (96 students). See the Barneveld School District district page for the complete list.
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