- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 550891001034 · Mcfarland, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 11.5:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students)
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wisconsin Virt
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)
1,566 students
- Wisconsin Virt
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)
1,393 students
- Mcfarland High
Mcfarland High
727 students
- Indian Mound M 534
Indian Mound Middle
534 students
- Waubesa Interm 489
Waubesa Intermediate
489 students
- This school 449
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School
449 students
What this shows Conrad Elvehjem Primary School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conrad Elvehjem Primary School compares
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,862
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
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.
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
District finance for Mcfarland School District reports $12,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,393
- 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
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 (~449 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.