Enrollment
311
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglas Elementary
Douglas Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Watertown, Wisconsin, enrolling 311 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Watertown's public schools, it stands alongside Webster Elementary (381 students): Douglas Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 14.1:1).
Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students) and Riverside Middle (616 students) alongside Douglas 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 Douglas Elementary compares
Douglas 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Watertown Unified School District, which includes Douglas Elementary.
$14,383
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Douglas Elementary a good school?
Douglas Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 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.
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