Enrollment
163
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Wayne, WI
Black Hawk Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Black Hawk Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550573000608
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Hawk Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in South Wayne · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Hawk Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in South Wayne, WI.
School address
District: Black Hawk School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550573000608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black Hawk Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black Hawk Elementary
Black Hawk Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in South Wayne, Wisconsin, enrolling 163 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Black Hawk Elementary is leaner than roughly 93% of Wisconsin schools and 37% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 232 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Black Hawk School District also operates Black Hawk High (96 students) and Black Hawk Middle (76 students) alongside Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk Elementary compares
Black Hawk 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 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 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.1, Black Hawk Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Black Hawk School District, which includes Black Hawk Elementary.
$15,689
Per student
+5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 53.7%
Federal 16.5%
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 Black Hawk Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Hawk Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Hawk Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Black Hawk Elementary
How many students attend Black Hawk Elementary?
Black Hawk Elementary has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Wayne, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 42% 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 Hawk Elementary?
44.2% of students at Black Hawk Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Hawk Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Black Hawk Elementary is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in South Wayne, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Hawk Elementary?
Black Hawk Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Black Hawk Elementary rank among public schools in South Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in South Wayne, 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 South Wayne on the city page.
Is Black Hawk Elementary a good school?
Black Hawk Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Black Hawk School District?
Besides Black Hawk Elementary, Black Hawk School District also operates Black Hawk High (96 students) and Black Hawk Middle (76 students). See the Black Hawk School District district page for the complete list.
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