- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mequon, WI
Donges Bay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Donges Bay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550913001083
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donges Bay Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Mequon · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Donges Bay Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donges Bay Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mequon, WI.
School address
District: Mequon-Thiensville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550913001083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Donges Bay Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 550913001083 · Mequon, WI Other · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 15.4:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Homestead High (1,204 students)
Donges Bay Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Donges Bay Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homestead High
Homestead High
1,204 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary
558 students
- This school
Donges Bay Elementary
539 students
- Oriole Lane El
Oriole Lane Elementary
499 students
- Steffen Middle 418
Steffen Middle
418 students
- Lake Shore Mid 335
Lake Shore Middle
335 students
What this shows Donges Bay Elementary reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donges Bay Elementary compares
Donges Bay 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Donges Bay Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mequon-Thiensville School District reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donges Bay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oriole Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steffen Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Shore Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donges Bay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Mequon
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donges Bay Elementary
How many students attend Donges Bay Elementary?
Donges Bay Elementary has 539 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mequon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donges Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donges Bay Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donges Bay Elementary?
7.2% of students at Donges Bay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donges Bay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Donges Bay Elementary is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Mequon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donges Bay Elementary?
Donges Bay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Donges Bay Elementary rank among schools in Mequon?
By Resource Investment Index, Donges Bay Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mequon, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mequon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mequon-Thiensville School District?
Besides Donges Bay Elementary, Mequon-Thiensville School District also operates Homestead High (1,204 students), Wilson Elementary (558 students), and Oriole Lane Elementary (499 students). See the Mequon-Thiensville School District district page for the complete list.