- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fond Du Lac, WI
Chegwin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chegwin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550468000493
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chegwin Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chegwin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chegwin Elementary ranks #11 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550468000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Chegwin Elementary grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 550468000493 · Fond Du Lac, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 11.8:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students)
Chegwin Elementary grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Chegwin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fond Du Lac Hi
Fond Du Lac High
1,917 students
- Sabish Middle 445
Sabish Middle
445 students
- Theisen Middle 431
Theisen Middle
431 students
- Woodworth Midd 413
Woodworth Middle
413 students
- Waters Element 389
Waters Elementary
389 students
- This school 296
Chegwin Elementary
296 students
What this shows Chegwin Elementary reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chegwin Elementary compares
Chegwin 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 4.4%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Chegwin Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Fond Du Lac School District reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chegwin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sabish Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theisen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waters Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chegwin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chegwin Elementary
How many students attend Chegwin Elementary?
Chegwin Elementary has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fond Du Lac, WI. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chegwin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chegwin Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Chegwin Elementary?
69.3% of students at Chegwin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chegwin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chegwin Elementary is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chegwin Elementary?
Chegwin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chegwin Elementary rank among schools in Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Chegwin Elementary ranks #11 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fond Du Lac on the city page.
What other schools are in Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Chegwin Elementary, Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students), Sabish Middle (445 students), and Theisen Middle (431 students). See the Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.