- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beloit, WI
Converse Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Converse Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550105000139
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Converse Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Converse Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Converse Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550105000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+120 students YoY
Converse Elementary grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+37.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+120 students YoY 550105000139 · Beloit, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 18.6:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial High (1,305 students)
Converse Elementary grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+37.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Converse Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial High
Memorial High
1,305 students
- Aldrich Interm 521
Aldrich Intermediate
521 students
- Fran Fruzen In 490
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
490 students
- Robinson Eleme 477
Robinson Elementary
477 students
- Todd Elementar 471
Todd Elementary
471 students
- This school 446
Converse Elementary
446 students
What this shows Converse Elementary reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Converse Elementary compares
Converse Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 94% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$17,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Converse Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beloit School District reports $17,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Converse Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aldrich Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fran Fruzen Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Todd Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Converse Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Beloit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The Lincoln Academy
Standard public school
727 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Todd Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hackett Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Gaston Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Powers Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Converse Elementary
How many students attend Converse Elementary?
Converse Elementary has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beloit, WI. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), up 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Converse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Converse Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Converse Elementary?
74.8% of students at Converse Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Converse Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Converse Elementary is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Converse Elementary?
Converse Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Converse Elementary rank among schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Converse Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beloit on the city page.
What other schools are in Beloit School District?
Besides Converse Elementary, Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students), Aldrich Intermediate (521 students), and Fran Fruzen Intermediate (490 students). See the Beloit School District district page for the complete list.