Enrollment
324
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Washington, WI
Dunwiddie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dunwiddie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551200002320
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunwiddie Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Port Washington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunwiddie Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunwiddie Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Port Washington, WI.
School address
District: Port Washington-Saukville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551200002320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunwiddie Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dunwiddie Elementary
Dunwiddie Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Port Washington, Wisconsin, enrolling 324 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 324 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.
Against 529 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Port Washington's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary (302 students): Dunwiddie Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 14.4:1).
Port Washington-Saukville School District also operates Port Washington High (809 students) and Thomas Jefferson Middle (677 students) alongside Dunwiddie 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 Dunwiddie Elementary compares
Dunwiddie 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
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 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Dunwiddie Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Washington-Saukville School District, which includes Dunwiddie Elementary.
$13,045
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 43.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 Dunwiddie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saukville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunwiddie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Port Washington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dunwiddie Elementary
How many students attend Dunwiddie Elementary?
Dunwiddie Elementary has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Washington, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunwiddie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunwiddie Elementary is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Dunwiddie Elementary?
25.1% of students at Dunwiddie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunwiddie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dunwiddie Elementary is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Port Washington, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunwiddie Elementary?
Dunwiddie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dunwiddie Elementary rank among public schools in Port Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunwiddie Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Port Washington, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Port Washington on the city page.
Is Dunwiddie Elementary a good school?
Dunwiddie Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Besides Dunwiddie Elementary, Port Washington-Saukville School District also operates Port Washington High (809 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle (677 students), and Saukville Elementary (303 students). See the Port Washington-Saukville School District district page for the complete list.
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