Enrollment
539
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donges Bay Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donges Bay Elementary
Donges Bay Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mequon, Wisconsin, enrolling 539 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.2% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 539 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 234 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mequon-Thiensville School District spends $25,027 per pupil, 68% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Mequon's public schools, it stands alongside Wilson Elementary (558 students): Donges Bay Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 14.7:1).
Mequon-Thiensville School District also operates Homestead High (1,204 students) and Wilson Elementary (558 students) alongside Donges Bay 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 Donges Bay Elementary compares
Donges Bay 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 83.1%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mequon-Thiensville School District, which includes Donges Bay Elementary.
$25,027
Per student
+68%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.9%
State 10.2%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Donges Bay Elementary a good school?
Donges Bay Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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