- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shawano, WI
Brener Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brener Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551362001779
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brener Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Shawano · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brener Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brener Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Shawano, WI.
School address
District: Shawano School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551362001779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Brener Elementary shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 551362001779 · Shawano, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 16.2:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawano High (702 students)
Brener Elementary shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Brener Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawano High
Shawano High
702 students
- Hillcrest Prim
Hillcrest Primary School
472 students
- Shawano Commun
Shawano Community Middle
436 students
- This school
Brener Elementary
389 students
- Leads Primary 80
Leads Primary Charter School
80 students
What this shows Brener Elementary reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brener Elementary compares
Brener 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,689
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.1%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Brener Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawano School District reports $12,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brener Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawano Community Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leads Primary Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brener Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brener Elementary
How many students attend Brener Elementary?
Brener Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shawano, WI. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brener Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brener Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brener Elementary?
49.9% of students at Brener Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brener Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brener Elementary is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Shawano, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brener Elementary?
Brener Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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).
How does Brener Elementary rank among public schools in Shawano?
By Resource Investment Index, Brener Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Shawano, 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 Shawano on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawano School District?
Besides Brener Elementary, Shawano School District also operates Shawano High (702 students), Hillcrest Primary School (472 students), and Shawano Community Middle (436 students). See the Shawano School District district page for the complete list.