Enrollment
389
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brener Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brener Elementary
Brener Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Shawano, Wisconsin, enrolling 389 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 389 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 328 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #241, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Shawano School District also operates Shawano High (702 students) and Hillcrest Primary School (472 students) alongside Brener 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 Brener Elementary compares
Brener 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shawano School District, which includes Brener Elementary.
$14,643
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 45.9%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~389 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brener Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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