Enrollment
437
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, WI
Country Dale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Country Dale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550483000520
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Country Dale Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Country Dale Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Country Dale Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Franklin, WI.
School address
District: Franklin Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550483000520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Country Dale Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Country Dale Elementary
Country Dale Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin, Wisconsin, enrolling 437 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.7% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 437 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 430 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Franklin's public schools, it stands alongside Robinwood Elementary (437 students): Country Dale Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 15.1:1).
Franklin Public School District also operates Franklin High (1,605 students) and Forest Park Middle (1,056 students) alongside Country Dale 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 Country Dale Elementary compares
Country Dale 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,010
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 62.7%
Asian 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Country Dale Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Public School District, which includes Country Dale Elementary.
$13,010
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 39.3%
Federal 7.2%
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 Country Dale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwood Glen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Country Dale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Robinwood Elementary
Standard public school
437 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant View Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Southwood Glen Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Ben Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
308 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Country Dale Elementary
How many students attend Country Dale Elementary?
Country Dale Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Country Dale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Country Dale Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Country Dale Elementary?
15.7% of students at Country Dale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Country Dale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Country Dale Elementary is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Franklin, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Country Dale Elementary?
Country Dale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Country Dale Elementary rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Country Dale Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Franklin, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Country Dale Elementary a good school?
Country Dale Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Franklin Public School District?
Besides Country Dale Elementary, Franklin Public School District also operates Franklin High (1,605 students), Forest Park Middle (1,056 students), and Robinwood Elementary (437 students). See the Franklin Public School District district page for the complete list.
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