Enrollment
522
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Geneva, WI
Central - Denison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central - Denison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550762000879
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central - Denison Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Lake Geneva · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central - Denison Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central - Denison Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lake Geneva, WI.
School address
District: Lake Geneva J1 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550762000879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central - Denison Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central - Denison Elementary
Central - Denison Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, enrolling 522 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 522 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 445 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #370, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lake Geneva's public schools, it stands alongside Star Center Elementary (339 students): Central - Denison Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.6:1 vs 10.9:1).
Lake Geneva J1 School District also operates Lake Geneva Middle (551 students) and Star Center Elementary (339 students) alongside Central - Denison 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 Central - Denison Elementary compares
Central - Denison 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,292
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 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Central - Denison Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Geneva J1 School District, which includes Central - Denison Elementary.
$13,292
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.0%
State 28.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 Central - Denison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Geneva Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Star Center Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Park Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central - Denison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Lake Geneva
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Star Center Elementary
Standard public school
339 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Reek Elementary
Standard public school
176 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Woods Elementary
Standard public school
148 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Traver Elementary
Standard public school
75 students 5.4:1 students per teacher
Maple Park Charter School
Standard public school
14 students 14:1 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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central - Denison Elementary
How many students attend Central - Denison Elementary?
Central - Denison Elementary has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Geneva, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central - Denison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central - Denison Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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 Central - Denison Elementary?
32.2% of students at Central - Denison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central - Denison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central - Denison Elementary is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Lake Geneva, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central - Denison Elementary?
Central - Denison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Central - Denison Elementary rank among schools in Lake Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Central - Denison Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lake Geneva, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Geneva on the city page.
Is Central - Denison Elementary a good school?
Central - Denison Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Lake Geneva J1 School District?
Besides Central - Denison Elementary, Lake Geneva J1 School District also operates Lake Geneva Middle (551 students), Star Center Elementary (339 students), and Eastview Elementary (257 students). See the Lake Geneva J1 School District district page for the complete list.
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