Enrollment
46
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551323001744
Dresser Elementary — Dresser, WI
Federal NCES profile for Dresser Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Saint Croix Falls School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dresser Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dresser Elementary reports 46 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 23% below the Wisconsin average and 43% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 575 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Saint Croix Falls School District spends $25,044 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.7% from local sources (property taxes), 35.7% from the state, and 8.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dresser Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 23% 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
18:1
students per teacher
— 19% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,044
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Per 575 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 46 Top 6% in Wisconsin — larger than 94% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.6% -23% vs state
NCES ID 551323001744
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.1
Students per counselor 575:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Croix Falls School District, which includes Dresser Elementary.
$25,044
Per student
+35%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 35.7%
Federal 8.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Dresser Elementary
How many students attend Dresser Elementary?
Dresser Elementary has 46 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dresser, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dresser Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dresser Elementary is 18:1, which is 19% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dresser Elementary?
29.6% of students at Dresser Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dresser Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dresser Elementary is White at 84.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dresser, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dresser Elementary?
Dresser Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.