Enrollment
311
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boscobel, WI
Boscobel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Boscobel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550150000192
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boscobel Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Boscobel · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Boscobel Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boscobel Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Boscobel, WI.
School address
District: Boscobel Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550150000192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boscobel Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boscobel Elementary
Boscobel Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Boscobel, Wisconsin, enrolling 311 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Boscobel 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 50.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
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 315 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Boscobel Area School District also operates Boscobel High (182 students) and Boscobel Junior High (158 students) alongside Boscobel 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 Boscobel Elementary compares
Boscobel 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 | 50.9% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 48% | - | - |
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.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
$16,787
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 92.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Boscobel Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boscobel Area School District, which includes Boscobel Elementary.
$16,787
Per student
+13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 58.2%
Federal 14.6%
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 Boscobel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscobel High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boscobel Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boscobel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Boscobel Elementary
How many students attend Boscobel Elementary?
Boscobel Elementary has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boscobel, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boscobel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boscobel 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 Boscobel Elementary?
50.9% of students at Boscobel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boscobel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Boscobel Elementary is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Boscobel, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boscobel Elementary?
Boscobel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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).
How does Boscobel Elementary rank among public schools in Boscobel?
By Resource Investment Index, Boscobel Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Boscobel, 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 Boscobel on the city page.
Is Boscobel Elementary a good school?
Boscobel Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of 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 Boscobel Area School District?
Besides Boscobel Elementary, Boscobel Area School District also operates Boscobel High (182 students) and Boscobel Junior High (158 students). See the Boscobel Area School District district page for the complete list.
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