Enrollment
385
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dodgeville, WI
Dodgeville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dodgeville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550369000390
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodgeville Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dodgeville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dodgeville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodgeville Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dodgeville, WI.
School address
District: Dodgeville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550369000390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dodgeville Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dodgeville Elementary
Dodgeville Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, enrolling 385 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 385 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 563 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #291.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Dodgeville School District also operates Dodgeville High (367 students) and Dodgeville Middle (283 students) alongside Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville Elementary compares
Dodgeville 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,304
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Dodgeville Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dodgeville School District, which includes Dodgeville Elementary.
$15,304
Per student
+3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 44.9%
Federal 11.3%
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 Dodgeville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgeville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dodgeville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dodgeville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dodgeville Elementary
How many students attend Dodgeville Elementary?
Dodgeville Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dodgeville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodgeville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodgeville Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Dodgeville Elementary?
24.3% of students at Dodgeville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dodgeville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dodgeville Elementary is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Dodgeville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodgeville Elementary?
Dodgeville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Dodgeville Elementary rank among public schools in Dodgeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodgeville Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dodgeville, 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 Dodgeville on the city page.
Is Dodgeville Elementary a good school?
Dodgeville Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Dodgeville School District?
Besides Dodgeville Elementary, Dodgeville School District also operates Dodgeville High (367 students) and Dodgeville Middle (283 students). See the Dodgeville School District district page for the complete list.
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