Enrollment
435
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire Community Sites
Federal NCES profile for Eau Claire Community Sites, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550405002778
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eau Claire Community Sites earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 1.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eau Claire Community Sites has class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eau Claire Community Sites ranks #6 of 6 schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405002778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eau Claire Community Sites compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eau Claire Community Sites
Eau Claire Community Sites is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Wisconsin schools and 78% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.1% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 435 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 160 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #157, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Among Eau Claire's public schools, it stands alongside Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School (301 students): Eau Claire Community Sites is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.6:1 vs 15.1:1).
Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students) and Memorial High (1,558 students) alongside Eau Claire Community Sites.
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 Eau Claire Community Sites compares
Eau Claire Community Sites on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 78% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.1% | ▼ 97% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 96% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,882
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 84.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Eau Claire Community Sites is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eau Claire Area School District, which includes Eau Claire Community Sites.
$13,882
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 12.0%
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 Eau Claire Community Sites Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delong Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northstar Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eau Claire Community Sites's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Eau Claire
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Standard public school
301 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School
Standard public school
248 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Eau Claire Virtual School
Standard public school
147 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative education program
74 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Second Avenue School
Alternative education program
16 students
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eau Claire Community Sites
How many students attend Eau Claire Community Sites?
Eau Claire Community Sites has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eau Claire Community Sites?
The student-teacher ratio at Eau Claire Community Sites is 25.6:1, which is 78% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eau Claire Community Sites?
1.1% of students at Eau Claire Community Sites are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eau Claire Community Sites?
The largest demographic group at Eau Claire Community Sites is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eau Claire Community Sites?
Eau Claire Community Sites has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Eau Claire Community Sites rank among schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Eau Claire Community Sites ranks #6 of 6 schools in Eau Claire, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eau Claire on the city page.
Is Eau Claire Community Sites a good school?
Eau Claire Community Sites earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Eau Claire Area School District?
Besides Eau Claire Community Sites, Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students), Memorial High (1,558 students), and Delong Middle (893 students). See the Eau Claire Area School District district page for the complete list.
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