- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watertown, WI
Douglas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551575001997
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Watertown, WI.
School address
District: Watertown Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551575001997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Douglas Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 551575001997 · Watertown, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 11.5:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High (1,012 students)
Douglas Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Douglas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High
1,012 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
616 students
- Webster Elemen 381
Webster Elementary
381 students
- This school 311
Douglas Elementary
311 students
- Schurz Element 223
Schurz Elementary
223 students
- Watertown 4 Ki 155
Watertown 4 Kids
155 students
What this shows Douglas Elementary reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Elementary compares
Douglas 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$14,825
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 5.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Douglas Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watertown Unified School District reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schurz Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watertown 4 Kids | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Watertown
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Webster Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Schurz Elementary
Standard public school
223 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Watertown 4 Kids
Standard public school
155 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Standard public school
132 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Leap Elementary
Standard public school
60 students 20:1 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Elementary
How many students attend Douglas Elementary?
Douglas Elementary has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watertown, WI. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Douglas Elementary?
42.9% of students at Douglas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Elementary is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Watertown, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Elementary?
Douglas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Douglas Elementary rank among schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Watertown, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown Unified School District?
Besides Douglas Elementary, Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students), Riverside Middle (616 students), and Webster Elementary (381 students). See the Watertown Unified School District district page for the complete list.