- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Neenah, WI
Coolidge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Coolidge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551032001342
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coolidge Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Neenah · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Coolidge Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coolidge Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Neenah, WI.
School address
District: Neenah Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551032001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Coolidge Elementary shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-21.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 551032001342 · Neenah, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 13.2:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Neenah High (2,013 students)
Coolidge Elementary shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-21.5%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Coolidge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neenah High
Neenah High
2,013 students
- Shattuck Middl
Shattuck Middle
1,913 students
- Horace Mann Mi 519
Horace Mann Middle
519 students
- Wilson Element 401
Wilson Elementary
401 students
- Tullar Element 343
Tullar Elementary
343 students
- This school 329
Coolidge Elementary
329 students
What this shows Coolidge Elementary reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coolidge Elementary compares
Coolidge Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,849
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 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 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 7.6%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Coolidge Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Neenah Joint School District reports $11,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coolidge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shattuck Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tullar Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coolidge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Neenah
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Horace Mann Middle
Standard public school
519 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Tullar Elementary
Standard public school
343 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Spring Road Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary
Standard public school
225 students 37.5:1 students per teacher
Clayton Elementary
Standard public school
206 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coolidge Elementary
How many students attend Coolidge Elementary?
Coolidge Elementary has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Neenah, WI. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Coolidge Elementary?
34.4% of students at Coolidge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coolidge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Coolidge Elementary is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Neenah, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coolidge Elementary?
Coolidge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Coolidge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Neenah?
By Resource Investment Index, Coolidge Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Neenah, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Neenah on the city page.
What other schools are in Neenah Joint School District?
Besides Coolidge Elementary, Neenah Joint School District also operates Neenah High (2,013 students), Shattuck Middle (1,913 students), and Horace Mann Middle (519 students). See the Neenah Joint School District district page for the complete list.