Enrollment
278
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oshkosh, WI
E Cook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E Cook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551119001483
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E Cook Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
E Cook Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E Cook Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119001483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E Cook Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at E Cook Elementary
E Cook Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, enrolling 278 students.
At 13.9:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 53.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 278 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 271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Oshkosh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oaklawn Elementary (416 students): E Cook Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 13:1).
Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students) and North High (1,266 students) alongside E Cook 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 E Cook Elementary compares
E Cook 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$14,459
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 52.2%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, E Cook Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oshkosh Area School District, which includes E Cook Elementary.
$14,459
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.1%
Federal 11.3%
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 E Cook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E Cook Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Oshkosh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Oaklawn Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 13:1 students per teacher
Read Elementary
Standard public school
383 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
308 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
260 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Merrill Elementary
Standard public school
242 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
235 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about E Cook Elementary
How many students attend E Cook Elementary?
E Cook Elementary has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E Cook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E Cook Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 E Cook Elementary?
53.1% of students at E Cook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E Cook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E Cook Elementary is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E Cook Elementary?
E Cook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 E Cook Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, E Cook Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Oshkosh, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oshkosh on the city page.
Is E Cook Elementary a good school?
E Cook Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Oshkosh Area School District?
Besides E Cook Elementary, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), North High (1,266 students), and Merrill Middle (832 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.
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