- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Denmark Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 550366000387 · Denmark, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 19.4:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Denmark High (479 students)
Denmark Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Denmark Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Denmark Elementary
778 students
- Denmark High
Denmark High
479 students
- Denmark Middle
Denmark Middle
333 students
- Denmark Early 212
Denmark Early Childhood Ctr
212 students
- Viking Academy 26
Viking Academy
26 students
What this shows Denmark Elementary reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denmark Elementary compares
Denmark 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Denmark School District reports $12,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~778 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.