- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Central - Denison Elementary held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 550762000879 · Lake Geneva, WI Other · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 11.6:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Geneva Middle (551 students)
Central - Denison Elementary held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Central - Denison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Geneva Mi
Lake Geneva Middle
551 students
- This school
Central - Denison Elementary
522 students
- Star Center El
Star Center Elementary
339 students
- Eastview Eleme
Eastview Elementary
257 students
- Maple Park Cha 14
Maple Park Charter School
14 students
What this shows Central - Denison Elementary reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central - Denison Elementary compares
Central - Denison Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,121
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
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.
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
District finance for Lake Geneva J1 School District reports $15,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~522 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.