Enrollment
455
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Big Bend Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Big Bend Elementary
Big Bend Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Big Bend, Wisconsin, enrolling 455 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 455 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 346 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Mukwonago School District spends $11,949 per pupil, 20% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mukwonago School District also operates Mukwonago High (1,604 students) and Park View Middle (721 students) alongside Big Bend 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 Big Bend Elementary compares
Big Bend 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,949
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mukwonago School District, which includes Big Bend Elementary.
$11,949
Per student
-20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 40.1%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Big Bend Elementary a good school?
Big Bend Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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