Enrollment
523
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dickinson Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dickinson Elementary
Dickinson Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in De Pere, Wisconsin, enrolling 523 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 523 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 450 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #202.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding De Pere School District spends $11,643 per pupil, 22% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among De Pere's public schools, it stands alongside Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students): Dickinson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 15.8:1).
De Pere School District also operates De Pere High (1,466 students) and De Pere Middle (690 students) alongside Dickinson 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 Dickinson Elementary compares
Dickinson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,643
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Pere School District, which includes Dickinson Elementary.
$11,643
Per student
-22%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 53.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dickinson Elementary a good school?
Dickinson Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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