Enrollment
471
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Onalaska, WI
Eagle Bluff Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Bluff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551101001445
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Bluff Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Onalaska · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Bluff Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Bluff Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Onalaska, WI.
School address
District: Onalaska School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551101001445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Bluff Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Bluff Elementary
Eagle Bluff Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Onalaska, Wisconsin, enrolling 471 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 below the state's typical profile, with 17.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 471 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 437 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #386, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Onalaska's public schools, it stands alongside Northern Hills Elementary (463 students): Eagle Bluff Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 12.2:1).
Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska High (925 students) and Onalaska Middle (620 students) alongside Eagle Bluff 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 Eagle Bluff Elementary compares
Eagle Bluff 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 | 17.6% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 24% | - | - |
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.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.9:1
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
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,297
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 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 69.9%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Eagle Bluff Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Onalaska School District, which includes Eagle Bluff Elementary.
$13,297
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 40.3%
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.
How Eagle Bluff Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onalaska Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Hills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pertzsch Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Bluff Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Onalaska
3 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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Bluff Elementary
How many students attend Eagle Bluff Elementary?
Eagle Bluff Elementary has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Onalaska, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Bluff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Bluff 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 Eagle Bluff Elementary?
17.6% of students at Eagle Bluff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Bluff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Bluff Elementary is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Onalaska, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Bluff Elementary?
Eagle Bluff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Eagle Bluff Elementary rank among schools in Onalaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Bluff Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Onalaska, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Onalaska on the city page.
Is Eagle Bluff Elementary a good school?
Eagle Bluff Elementary earns 35/100 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 Onalaska School District?
Besides Eagle Bluff Elementary, Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska High (925 students), Onalaska Middle (620 students), and Northern Hills Elementary (463 students). See the Onalaska School District district page for the complete list.
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