- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rhinelander, WI
Crescent Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crescent Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551272001675
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crescent Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Rhinelander · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crescent Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crescent Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Rhinelander, WI.
School address
District: Rhinelander School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551272001675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Crescent Elementary held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 551272001675 · Rhinelander, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 11.6:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rhinelander High (757 students)
Crescent Elementary held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Crescent Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rhinelander Hi
Rhinelander High
757 students
- James Williams
James Williams Middle
454 students
- This school
Crescent Elementary
384 students
- Central Elemen 269
Central Elementary
269 students
- Pelican Elemen 263
Pelican Elementary
263 students
- Northwoods Com 97
Northwoods Community Elementary
97 students
What this shows Crescent Elementary reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crescent Elementary compares
Crescent 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,312
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Crescent Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Rhinelander School District reports $17,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crescent Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinelander High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Williams Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pelican Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwoods Community Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crescent Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Rhinelander
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crescent Elementary
How many students attend Crescent Elementary?
Crescent Elementary has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rhinelander, WI. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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 Crescent Elementary?
50.8% of students at Crescent Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crescent Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crescent Elementary is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Rhinelander, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crescent Elementary?
Crescent Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Crescent Elementary rank among schools in Rhinelander?
By Resource Investment Index, Crescent Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Rhinelander, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rhinelander on the city page.
What other schools are in Rhinelander School District?
Besides Crescent Elementary, Rhinelander School District also operates Rhinelander High (757 students), James Williams Middle (454 students), and Central Elementary (269 students). See the Rhinelander School District district page for the complete list.