- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menasha, WI
Butte Des Morts Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Butte Des Morts Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550903001054
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butte Des Morts Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Menasha · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Butte Des Morts Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butte Des Morts Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Menasha, WI.
School address
District: Menasha Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550903001054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Butte Des Morts Elementary grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 550903001054 · Menasha, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 14.8:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Menasha High (1,020 students)
Butte Des Morts Elementary grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Butte Des Morts Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Menasha High
Menasha High
1,020 students
- Maplewood Midd
Maplewood Middle
676 students
- Clovis Grove E
Clovis Grove Elementary
448 students
- This school
Butte Des Morts Elementary
445 students
- Gegan Elementa 258
Gegan Elementary
258 students
- Banta School 184
Banta School
184 students
What this shows Butte Des Morts Elementary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butte Des Morts Elementary compares
Butte Des Morts Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 12.8%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Butte Des Morts Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Menasha Joint School District reports $15,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butte Des Morts Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis Grove Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gegan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banta School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butte Des Morts Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Menasha
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clovis Grove Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Gegan Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
152 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Fox Valley Virtual School
Standard public school
90 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Butte Des Morts Elementary
How many students attend Butte Des Morts Elementary?
Butte Des Morts Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menasha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butte Des Morts Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Butte Des Morts Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butte Des Morts Elementary?
56.8% of students at Butte Des Morts Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butte Des Morts Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Butte Des Morts Elementary is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Menasha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butte Des Morts Elementary?
Butte Des Morts Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Butte Des Morts Elementary rank among schools in Menasha?
By Resource Investment Index, Butte Des Morts Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Menasha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Menasha on the city page.
What other schools are in Menasha Joint School District?
Besides Butte Des Morts Elementary, Menasha Joint School District also operates Menasha High (1,020 students), Maplewood Middle (676 students), and Clovis Grove Elementary (448 students). See the Menasha Joint School District district page for the complete list.