- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Bend, WI
Big Bend Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Big Bend Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551006001315
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Bend Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 455
- students enrolled
Big Bend Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mukwonago School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551006001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Big Bend Elementary held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 551006001315 · Big Bend, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 13.8:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Mukwonago High (1,604 students)
Big Bend Elementary held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Big Bend Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mukwonago High
Mukwonago High
1,604 students
- Park View Midd
Park View Middle
721 students
- Clarendon Aven 511
Clarendon Avenue Elementary
511 students
- This school 455
Big Bend Elementary
455 students
- Rolling Hills 455
Rolling Hills Elementary
455 students
- Section Elemen 438
Section Elementary
438 students
What this shows Big Bend Elementary reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Bend Elementary compares
Big Bend 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,165
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Big Bend Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mukwonago School District reports $12,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Bend Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mukwonago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarendon Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Section Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Bend Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide other 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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Big Bend Elementary
How many students attend Big Bend Elementary?
Big Bend Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Big Bend, WI. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Bend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Bend Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Big Bend Elementary?
11.2% of students at Big Bend Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Bend Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Big Bend Elementary is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Big Bend, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Bend Elementary?
Big Bend Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Mukwonago School District?
Besides Big Bend Elementary, Mukwonago School District also operates Mukwonago High (1,604 students), Park View Middle (721 students), and Clarendon Avenue Elementary (511 students). See the Mukwonago School District district page for the complete list.