- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chilton, WI
Chilton High
Federal NCES profile for Chilton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550252000279
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chilton High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chilton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chilton High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chilton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chilton, WI.
School address
District: Chilton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550252000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Chilton High held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 550252000279 · Chilton, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 13.6:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Chilton Elementary (375 students)
Chilton High held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Chilton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chilton High
380 students
- Chilton Elemen
Chilton Elementary
375 students
- Chilton Middle
Chilton Middle
282 students
What this shows Chilton High reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chilton High compares
Chilton High 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Chilton High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chilton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chilton High'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 high 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chilton High
How many students attend Chilton High?
Chilton High has 380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chilton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chilton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chilton High is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 High?
25.6% of students at Chilton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chilton High?
The largest demographic group at Chilton High is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Chilton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chilton High?
Chilton High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Chilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chilton High ranks #2 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 High, Chilton School District also operates Chilton Elementary (375 students) and Chilton Middle (282 students). See the Chilton School District district page for the complete list.