- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Black Creek, WI
Black Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Black Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551353001769
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Creek Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 345
- students enrolled
Black Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Seymour Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551353001769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Black Creek Elementary shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 551353001769 · Black Creek, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 12.3:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Seymour High (590 students)
Black Creek Elementary shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Black Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seymour High
Seymour High
590 students
- Rock Ledge Ele
Rock Ledge Elementary
553 students
- This school
Black Creek Elementary
345 students
- Seymour Middle
Seymour Middle
284 students
What this shows Black Creek Elementary reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Creek Elementary compares
Black Creek Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Black Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seymour Community School District reports $14,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Ledge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seymour Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Creek Elementary
How many students attend Black Creek Elementary?
Black Creek Elementary has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Black Creek, WI. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Creek Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Black Creek Elementary?
24.1% of students at Black Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Black Creek Elementary is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Black Creek, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Creek Elementary?
Black Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Seymour Community School District?
Besides Black Creek Elementary, Seymour Community School District also operates Seymour High (590 students), Rock Ledge Elementary (553 students), and Seymour Middle (284 students). See the Seymour Community School District district page for the complete list.