- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crandon, WI
Crandon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crandon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550291000326
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crandon Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Crandon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Crandon Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crandon Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crandon, WI.
School address
District: Crandon School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550291000326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Crandon Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 550291000326 · Crandon, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 12:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Crandon High (226 students)
Crandon Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Crandon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Crandon Elementary
396 students
- Crandon High
Crandon High
226 students
- Crandon Middle
Crandon Middle
181 students
What this shows Crandon Elementary reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crandon Elementary compares
Crandon Elementary 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$16,088
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.3%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Crandon Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Crandon School District reports $16,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crandon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandon High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crandon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crandon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crandon Elementary
How many students attend Crandon Elementary?
Crandon Elementary has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crandon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crandon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crandon Elementary is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Crandon Elementary?
33.7% of students at Crandon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crandon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crandon Elementary is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Crandon, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crandon Elementary?
Crandon 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 Crandon Elementary rank among public schools in Crandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Crandon Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crandon, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Crandon School District?
Besides Crandon Elementary, Crandon School District also operates Crandon High (226 students) and Crandon Middle (181 students). See the Crandon School District district page for the complete list.