- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colby, WI
Colby Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Colby Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550273000308
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colby Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Colby · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Colby Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colby Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Colby, WI.
School address
District: Colby School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550273000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Colby Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 550273000308 · Colby, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.6:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Colby High (306 students)
Colby Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Colby Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colby Elementary
354 students
- Colby High
Colby High
306 students
- Colby Middle
Colby Middle
204 students
- Little Stars P 37
Little Stars Pre-School
37 students
What this shows Colby Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colby Elementary compares
Colby 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$14,575
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Colby Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Colby School District reports $14,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colby Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colby Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Stars Pre-School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colby Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colby Elementary
How many students attend Colby Elementary?
Colby Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colby, WI. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colby Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colby Elementary is 12.6:1, 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 Colby Elementary?
49.9% of students at Colby Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colby Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Colby Elementary is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Colby, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colby Elementary?
Colby Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Colby Elementary rank among public schools in Colby?
By Resource Investment Index, Colby Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Colby, 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 Colby School District?
Besides Colby Elementary, Colby School District also operates Colby High (306 students), Colby Middle (204 students), and Little Stars Pre-School (37 students). See the Colby School District district page for the complete list.