Enrollment
255
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgar, WI
Edgar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edgar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550408000440
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgar Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Edgar · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgar Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edgar, WI.
School address
District: Edgar School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550408000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgar Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgar Elementary
Edgar Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Edgar, Wisconsin, enrolling 255 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Edgar Elementary is leaner than roughly 87% of Wisconsin schools and 29% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 255 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 433 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Edgar School District also operates Edgar High (193 students) and Edgar Middle (120 students) alongside Edgar 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 Edgar Elementary compares
Edgar 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 91.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Edgar Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgar School District, which includes Edgar Elementary.
$12,820
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 52.1%
Federal 11.3%
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 Edgar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgar Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgar Elementary
How many students attend Edgar Elementary?
Edgar Elementary has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgar, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 35% 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 Edgar Elementary?
24.6% of students at Edgar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edgar Elementary is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Edgar, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgar Elementary?
Edgar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Edgar Elementary rank among public schools in Edgar?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edgar, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Edgar on the city page.
Is Edgar Elementary a good school?
Edgar Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Edgar School District?
Besides Edgar Elementary, Edgar School District also operates Edgar High (193 students) and Edgar Middle (120 students). See the Edgar School District district page for the complete list.
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