Enrollment
445
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butte Des Morts Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Butte Des Morts Elementary
Butte Des Morts Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Menasha, Wisconsin, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 445 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 494 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Menasha's public schools, it stands alongside Clovis Grove Elementary (448 students): Butte Des Morts Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 11.5:1).
Menasha Joint School District also operates Menasha High (1,020 students) and Maplewood Middle (676 students) alongside Butte Des Morts 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 Butte Des Morts Elementary compares
Butte Des Morts 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,153
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menasha Joint School District, which includes Butte Des Morts Elementary.
$15,153
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 55.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Butte Des Morts Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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