Enrollment
157
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaver Dam, WI
Bdusd4kids
Federal NCES profile for Bdusd4kids, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550096003082
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bdusd4kids earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Beaver Dam · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 157
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Bdusd4kids ranks #4 of 4 schools in Beaver Dam, WI.
School address
District: Beaver Dam Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550096003082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-14% vs state
What stands out at Bdusd4kids
Bdusd4kids is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, enrolling 157 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.1% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 157 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 268 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #237, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
Among Beaver Dam's public schools, it stands alongside Prairie View Elementary (337 students): Bdusd4kids is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Beaver Dam Unified School District also operates Beaver Dam High (1,031 students) and Beaver Dam Middle (633 students) alongside Bdusd4kids.
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 Bdusd4kids compares
Bdusd4kids on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$13,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Bdusd4kids is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaver Dam Unified School District, which includes Bdusd4kids.
$13,490
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 56.3%
Federal 10.5%
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 Bdusd4kids Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Beaver Dam Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Prairie View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bdusd4kids's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Beaver Dam
3 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bdusd4kids
How many students attend Bdusd4kids?
Bdusd4kids has 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaver Dam, WI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bdusd4kids?
33.1% of students at Bdusd4kids are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bdusd4kids?
The largest demographic group at Bdusd4kids is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Beaver Dam, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bdusd4kids?
Bdusd4kids has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bdusd4kids rank among schools in Beaver Dam?
By Resource Investment Index, Bdusd4kids ranks #4 of 4 schools in Beaver Dam, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaver Dam on the city page.
Is Bdusd4kids a good school?
Bdusd4kids earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Beaver Dam Unified School District?
Besides Bdusd4kids, Beaver Dam Unified School District also operates Beaver Dam High (1,031 students), Beaver Dam Middle (633 students), and Prairie View Elementary (337 students). See the Beaver Dam Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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