- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Black Hawk Elementary held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 550573000608 · South Wayne, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 9.1:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Black Hawk High (96 students)
Black Hawk Elementary held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Black Hawk Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Black Hawk Elementary
163 students
- Black Hawk Hig
Black Hawk High
96 students
- Black Hawk Mid
Black Hawk Middle
76 students
What this shows Black Hawk Elementary reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Hawk Elementary compares
Black Hawk 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Black Hawk School District reports $16,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~163 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.