Enrollment
778
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denmark, WI
Denmark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Denmark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550366000387
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denmark Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Denmark · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Denmark Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Denmark, WI.
School address
District: Denmark School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550366000387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denmark Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denmark Elementary
Denmark Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Denmark, Wisconsin, enrolling 778 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Wisconsin schools and 35% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 92% of state schools at 778 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 778 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Denmark School District also operates Denmark High (479 students) and Denmark Middle (333 students) alongside Denmark 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 Denmark Elementary compares
Denmark 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,934
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 778 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Denmark Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denmark School District, which includes Denmark Elementary.
$12,934
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 11.0%
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 Denmark Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viking Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denmark Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary 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 (~778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Denmark Elementary
How many students attend Denmark Elementary?
Denmark Elementary has 778 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denmark, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Denmark Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denmark Elementary?
18.9% of students at Denmark Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denmark Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Denmark Elementary is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Denmark, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denmark Elementary?
Denmark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Denmark Elementary rank among public schools in Denmark?
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Denmark, 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 Denmark on the city page.
Is Denmark Elementary a good school?
Denmark Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Denmark School District?
Besides Denmark Elementary, Denmark School District also operates Denmark High (479 students), Denmark Middle (333 students), and Denmark Early Childhood Ctr (212 students). See the Denmark School District district page for the complete list.
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