- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaukauna, WI
Dr H B Tanner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr H B Tanner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550729002433
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr H B Tanner Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kaukauna · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr H B Tanner Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr H B Tanner Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kaukauna, WI.
School address
District: Kaukauna Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550729002433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Dr H B Tanner Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 550729002433 · Kaukauna, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 14.1:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Kaukauna High (1,210 students)
Dr H B Tanner Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Dr H B Tanner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kaukauna High
Kaukauna High
1,210 students
- River View Sch
River View School
1,160 students
- This school 466
Dr H B Tanner Elementary
466 students
- Quinney Elemen 359
Quinney Elementary
359 students
- Haen Elementar 323
Haen Elementary
323 students
- New Directions 270
New Directions Learning Community
270 students
What this shows Dr H B Tanner Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr H B Tanner Elementary compares
Dr H B Tanner 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$12,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Dr H B Tanner Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Kaukauna Area School District reports $12,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr H B Tanner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaukauna High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quinney Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haen Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Directions Learning Community | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr H B Tanner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Kaukauna
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr H B Tanner Elementary
How many students attend Dr H B Tanner Elementary?
Dr H B Tanner Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaukauna, WI. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr H B Tanner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr H B Tanner Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Dr H B Tanner Elementary?
19.3% of students at Dr H B Tanner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr H B Tanner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr H B Tanner Elementary is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Kaukauna, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr H B Tanner Elementary?
Dr H B Tanner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Dr H B Tanner Elementary rank among schools in Kaukauna?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr H B Tanner Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kaukauna, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kaukauna on the city page.
What other schools are in Kaukauna Area School District?
Besides Dr H B Tanner Elementary, Kaukauna Area School District also operates Kaukauna High (1,210 students), River View School (1,160 students), and Quinney Elementary (359 students). See the Kaukauna Area School District district page for the complete list.