- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
East Elementary held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 550081000104 · Baraboo, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 11.5:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Baraboo High (885 students)
East Elementary held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
East Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baraboo High
Baraboo High
885 students
- Jack Young Mid
Jack Young Middle
548 students
- This school 334
East Elementary
334 students
- Willson Elemen 284
Willson Elementary
284 students
- Al Behrman Ele 278
Al Behrman Elementary
278 students
- Baraboo Early 116
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
116 students
What this shows East Elementary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary compares
East 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,142
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
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.
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
District finance for Baraboo School District reports $14,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~334 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.