Enrollment
449
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcfarland, WI
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Conrad Elvehjem Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550891001034
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conrad Elvehjem Primary School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Mcfarland, WI.
School address
District: Mcfarland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550891001034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conrad Elvehjem Primary School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conrad Elvehjem Primary School
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mcfarland, Wisconsin, enrolling 449 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 449 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 385 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #339, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students) and Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students) alongside Conrad Elvehjem Primary School.
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 Conrad Elvehjem Primary School compares
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$12,381
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 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 83.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Conrad Elvehjem Primary School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcfarland School District, which includes Conrad Elvehjem Primary School.
$12,381
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 23.7%
Federal 4.9%
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 Conrad Elvehjem Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Mound Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waubesa Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conrad Elvehjem Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Conrad Elvehjem Primary School
How many students attend Conrad Elvehjem Primary School?
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcfarland, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conrad Elvehjem Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conrad Elvehjem Primary School is 11.5:1, which is 20% 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 Conrad Elvehjem Primary School?
13.0% of students at Conrad Elvehjem Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conrad Elvehjem Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Conrad Elvehjem Primary School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conrad Elvehjem Primary School?
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Conrad Elvehjem Primary School rank among public schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, Conrad Elvehjem Primary School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Mcfarland, 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 Mcfarland on the city page.
Is Conrad Elvehjem Primary School a good school?
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Mcfarland School District?
Besides Conrad Elvehjem Primary School, Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students), Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students), and Mcfarland High (727 students). See the Mcfarland School District district page for the complete list.
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