- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · De Pere, WI
Dickinson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dickinson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550321000363
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickinson Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in De Pere · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dickinson Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in De Pere, WI.
School address
District: De Pere School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550321000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Dickinson Elementary shrank from 580 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 550321000363 · De Pere, WI Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 13.4:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: De Pere High (1,466 students)
Dickinson Elementary shrank from 580 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Dickinson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- De Pere High
De Pere High
1,466 students
- De Pere Middle
De Pere Middle
690 students
- Foxview Interm
Foxview Intermediate
673 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary
608 students
- Susie C Altmay 525
Susie C Altmayer Elementary
525 students
- This school 523
Dickinson Elementary
523 students
What this shows Dickinson Elementary reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickinson Elementary compares
Dickinson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,121
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Dickinson Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for De Pere School District reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dickinson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Pere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Pere Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foxview Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susie C Altmayer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickinson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in De Pere
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hemlock Creek Elementary
Standard public school
822 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Susie C Altmayer Elementary
Standard public school
525 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
Standard public school
22 students 11:1 students per teacher
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dickinson Elementary
How many students attend Dickinson Elementary?
Dickinson Elementary has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in De Pere, WI. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Dickinson Elementary?
21.0% of students at Dickinson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickinson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dickinson Elementary is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in De Pere, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickinson Elementary?
Dickinson 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 Dickinson Elementary rank among schools in De Pere?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in De Pere, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in De Pere on the city page.
What other schools are in De Pere School District?
Besides Dickinson Elementary, De Pere School District also operates De Pere High (1,466 students), De Pere Middle (690 students), and Foxview Intermediate (673 students). See the De Pere School District district page for the complete list.