Enrollment
334
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baraboo, WI
East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550081000104
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Baraboo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Baraboo, WI.
School address
District: Baraboo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550081000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Elementary
East Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Baraboo, Wisconsin, enrolling 334 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 456 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #203.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Baraboo's public schools, it stands alongside Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative (116 students): East Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 29:1).
Baraboo School District also operates Baraboo High (885 students) and Jack Young Middle (548 students) alongside East 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 East Elementary compares
East 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$13,486
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.6 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 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, East Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baraboo School District, which includes East Elementary.
$13,486
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 46.4%
Federal 10.3%
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 East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack Young Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Al Behrman Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Baraboo
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Elementary
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baraboo, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 East Elementary?
41.4% of students at East Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Baraboo, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary?
East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 East Elementary rank among schools in Baraboo?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Baraboo, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baraboo on the city page.
Is East Elementary a good school?
East Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of 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 Baraboo School District?
Besides East Elementary, Baraboo School District also operates Baraboo High (885 students), Jack Young Middle (548 students), and Willson Elementary (284 students). See the Baraboo School District district page for the complete list.
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