- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Edgar, WI
Edgar High
Federal NCES profile for Edgar High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550408000441
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgar High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Edgar · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgar High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edgar, WI.
School address
District: Edgar School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550408000441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Edgar High held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 550408000441 · Edgar, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 12.1:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgar Elementary (255 students)
Edgar High held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Edgar High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgar Elementa
Edgar Elementary
255 students
- This school
Edgar High
193 students
- Edgar Middle
Edgar Middle
120 students
What this shows Edgar High reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgar High compares
Edgar High 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$13,126
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Edgar High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Edgar School District reports $13,126 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgar High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgar Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgar High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgar High
How many students attend Edgar High?
Edgar High has 193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edgar, WI. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar High?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar High is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 High?
23.9% of students at Edgar High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgar High?
The largest demographic group at Edgar High is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Edgar, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgar High?
Edgar High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Edgar High rank among public schools in Edgar?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar High ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Edgar School District?
Besides Edgar High, Edgar School District also operates Edgar Elementary (255 students) and Edgar Middle (120 students). See the Edgar School District district page for the complete list.