- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rhinelander, WI
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551272001674
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Rhinelander · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Rhinelander, WI.
School address
District: Rhinelander School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551272001674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Central Elementary grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 551272001674 · Rhinelander, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 12.8:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Rhinelander High (757 students)
Central Elementary grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rhinelander Hi
Rhinelander High
757 students
- James Williams
James Williams Middle
454 students
- Crescent Eleme
Crescent Elementary
384 students
- This school 269
Central Elementary
269 students
- Pelican Elemen 263
Pelican Elementary
263 students
- Northwoods Com 97
Northwoods Community Elementary
97 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,312
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Central Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Rhinelander School District reports $17,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinelander High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Williams Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pelican Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwoods Community Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Rhinelander
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rhinelander, WI. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Elementary?
56.6% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Rhinelander, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among schools in Rhinelander?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Rhinelander, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rhinelander on the city page.
What other schools are in Rhinelander School District?
Besides Central Elementary, Rhinelander School District also operates Rhinelander High (757 students), James Williams Middle (454 students), and Crescent Elementary (384 students). See the Rhinelander School District district page for the complete list.