Enrollment
375
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chilton Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chilton Elementary
Chilton Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chilton, Wisconsin, enrolling 375 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.9% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 531 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #345.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Chilton School District spends $11,866 per pupil, 20% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Chilton School District also operates Chilton High (380 students) and Chilton Middle (282 students) alongside Chilton 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 Chilton Elementary compares
Chilton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,866
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chilton School District, which includes Chilton Elementary.
$11,866
Per student
-20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 50.5%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~375 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chilton on the city page.
Is Chilton Elementary a good school?
Chilton Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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