- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berlin, WI
Clay Lamberton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clay Lamberton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550114000163
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay Lamberton Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clay Lamberton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Lamberton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berlin, WI.
School address
District: Berlin Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550114000163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Clay Lamberton Elementary held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 550114000163 · Berlin, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 11.4:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Berlin High (441 students)
Clay Lamberton Elementary held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Clay Lamberton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clay Lamberton Elementary
480 students
- Berlin High
Berlin High
441 students
- Berlin Middle
Berlin Middle
276 students
What this shows Clay Lamberton Elementary reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay Lamberton Elementary compares
Clay Lamberton Elementary 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$13,908
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Clay Lamberton Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Berlin Area School District reports $13,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay Lamberton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berlin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay Lamberton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay Lamberton Elementary
How many students attend Clay Lamberton Elementary?
Clay Lamberton Elementary has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berlin, WI. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Lamberton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Lamberton Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Clay Lamberton Elementary?
43.4% of students at Clay Lamberton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay Lamberton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clay Lamberton Elementary is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Berlin, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay Lamberton Elementary?
Clay Lamberton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Clay Lamberton Elementary rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Lamberton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berlin, 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 Berlin Area School District?
Besides Clay Lamberton Elementary, Berlin Area School District also operates Berlin High (441 students) and Berlin Middle (276 students). See the Berlin Area School District district page for the complete list.