- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Milwaukee, WI
E W Luther Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E W Luther Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551404001827
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E W Luther Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in South Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
E W Luther Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E W Luther Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in South Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: South Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551404001827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
E W Luther Elementary held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 551404001827 · South Milwaukee, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 13.1:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: South Milwaukee High (920 students)
E W Luther Elementary held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
E W Luther Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Milwauke
South Milwaukee High
920 students
- South Milwauke
South Milwaukee Middle
610 students
- Rawson Element
Rawson Elementary
371 students
- Blakewood Elem 314
Blakewood Elementary
314 students
- Lakeview Eleme 274
Lakeview Elementary
274 students
- This school 197
E W Luther Elementary
197 students
What this shows E W Luther Elementary reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How E W Luther Elementary compares
E W Luther 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▲ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$14,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, E W Luther Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for South Milwaukee School District reports $14,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E W Luther Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Milwaukee Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rawson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blakewood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E W Luther Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in South Milwaukee
3 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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about E W Luther Elementary
How many students attend E W Luther Elementary?
E W Luther Elementary has 197 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E W Luther Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E W Luther Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 9% 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 E W Luther Elementary?
44.4% of students at E W Luther Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E W Luther Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E W Luther Elementary is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in South Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E W Luther Elementary?
E W Luther Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E W Luther Elementary rank among schools in South Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, E W Luther Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in South Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in South Milwaukee School District?
Besides E W Luther Elementary, South Milwaukee School District also operates South Milwaukee High (920 students), South Milwaukee Middle (610 students), and Rawson Elementary (371 students). See the South Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.