Enrollment
496
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, WI
County Line Elementary
Federal NCES profile for County Line Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550516000550
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
County Line Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
County Line Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, County Line Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Germantown, WI.
School address
District: Germantown School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550516000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How County Line Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at County Line Elementary
County Line Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Germantown, Wisconsin, enrolling 496 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Wisconsin schools and 23% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.9% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 496 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Germantown's public schools, it stands alongside Macarthur Elementary (486 students): County Line Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 15.2:1).
Germantown School District also operates Germantown High (1,288 students) and Kennedy Middle (865 students) alongside County Line 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 County Line Elementary compares
County Line 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 85% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,420
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 79.8%
Asian 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, County Line Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Germantown School District, which includes County Line Elementary.
$12,420
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 30.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 County Line Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amy Belle Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to County Line Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Germantown
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~496 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about County Line Elementary
How many students attend County Line Elementary?
County Line Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Germantown, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at County Line Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at County Line Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at County Line Elementary?
5.9% of students at County Line Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of County Line Elementary?
The largest demographic group at County Line Elementary is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Germantown, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for County Line Elementary?
County Line Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 County Line Elementary rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, County Line Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Germantown, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Germantown on the city page.
Is County Line Elementary a good school?
County Line Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Germantown School District?
Besides County Line Elementary, Germantown School District also operates Germantown High (1,288 students), Kennedy Middle (865 students), and Macarthur Elementary (486 students). See the Germantown School District district page for the complete list.
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