Enrollment
387
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coleman, WI
Coleman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Coleman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550276000313
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleman Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Coleman · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleman Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coleman, WI.
School address
District: Coleman School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550276000313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coleman Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coleman Elementary
Coleman Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Coleman, Wisconsin, enrolling 387 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 387 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 489 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #173.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Coleman School District also operates Coleman High (212 students) and Coleman Middle (142 students) alongside Coleman 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 Coleman Elementary compares
Coleman 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,494
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Coleman Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coleman School District, which includes Coleman Elementary.
$12,494
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 40.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 Coleman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Coleman Elementary
How many students attend Coleman Elementary?
Coleman Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coleman, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coleman Elementary?
38.8% of students at Coleman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Coleman Elementary is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Coleman, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleman Elementary?
Coleman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coleman Elementary rank among public schools in Coleman?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coleman, 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 Coleman on the city page.
Is Coleman Elementary a good school?
Coleman Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Coleman School District?
Besides Coleman Elementary, Coleman School District also operates Coleman High (212 students) and Coleman Middle (142 students). See the Coleman School District district page for the complete list.
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