Enrollment
226
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crandon, WI
Crandon High
Federal NCES profile for Crandon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550291000327
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crandon High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Crandon · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Crandon High has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crandon High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Crandon, WI.
School address
District: Crandon School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550291000327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crandon High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crandon High
Crandon High is a mid-sized high school in Crandon, Wisconsin, enrolling 226 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 226 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 379 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #342, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Crandon School District also operates Crandon Elementary (396 students) and Crandon Middle (181 students) alongside Crandon High.
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 Crandon High compares
Crandon High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 54.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 27.0%
Two or More 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Crandon High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crandon School District, which includes Crandon High.
$14,748
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.2%
State 36.0%
Federal 17.7%
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 Crandon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crandon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crandon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high 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 (~226 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crandon High
How many students attend Crandon High?
Crandon High has 226 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crandon, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crandon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Crandon High is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crandon High?
37.2% of students at Crandon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crandon High?
The largest demographic group at Crandon High is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Crandon, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crandon High?
Crandon High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crandon High rank among public schools in Crandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Crandon High ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Crandon on the city page.
Is Crandon High a good school?
Crandon High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Crandon School District?
Besides Crandon High, Crandon School District also operates Crandon Elementary (396 students) and Crandon Middle (181 students). See the Crandon School District district page for the complete list.
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