- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chilton, WI
Chilton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chilton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550252000278
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chilton Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Chilton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chilton Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chilton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chilton, WI.
School address
District: Chilton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550252000278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Chilton Elementary shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 550252000278 · Chilton, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 12.5:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Chilton High (380 students)
Chilton Elementary shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Chilton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chilton High
Chilton High
380 students
- This school
Chilton Elementary
375 students
- Chilton Middle
Chilton Middle
282 students
What this shows Chilton Elementary reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chilton Elementary compares
Chilton Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,216
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Chilton Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Chilton School District reports $15,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chilton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chilton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chilton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chilton Elementary
How many students attend Chilton Elementary?
Chilton Elementary has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chilton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chilton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chilton Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Chilton Elementary?
33.9% of students at Chilton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chilton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chilton Elementary is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Chilton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chilton Elementary?
Chilton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Chilton Elementary rank among public schools in Chilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chilton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chilton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chilton School District?
Besides Chilton Elementary, Chilton School District also operates Chilton High (380 students) and Chilton Middle (282 students). See the Chilton School District district page for the complete list.