- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dresser, WI
Dresser Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dresser Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551323001744
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dresser Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 46
- students enrolled
Dresser Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Saint Croix Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551323001744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Dresser Elementary grew from 54 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (+22.2%).
Teacher FTE held 3.9 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 551323001744 · Dresser, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 15.3:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Croix Falls High (345 students)
Dresser Elementary grew from 54 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (+22.2%). Teacher FTE held 3.9 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Dresser Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Croix Fa
Saint Croix Falls High
345 students
- Saint Croix Fa
Saint Croix Falls Elementary
303 students
- Saint Croix Fa
Saint Croix Falls Middle
297 students
- This school 46
Dresser Elementary
46 students
What this shows Dresser Elementary reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dresser Elementary compares
Dresser Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,846
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Dresser Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Saint Croix Falls School District reports $13,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dresser Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Croix Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Croix Falls Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Croix Falls Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dresser Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~46 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dresser Elementary
How many students attend Dresser Elementary?
Dresser Elementary has 46 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dresser, WI. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 66 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dresser Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dresser Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Dresser, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dresser Elementary?
Dresser Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Saint Croix Falls School District?
Besides Dresser Elementary, Saint Croix Falls School District also operates Saint Croix Falls High (345 students), Saint Croix Falls Elementary (303 students), and Saint Croix Falls Middle (297 students). See the Saint Croix Falls School District district page for the complete list.