Enrollment
127
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elcho, WI
Elcho Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elcho Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550417000447
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elcho Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elcho · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elcho Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elcho Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elcho, WI.
School address
District: Elcho School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550417000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elcho Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elcho Elementary
Elcho Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elcho, Wisconsin, enrolling 127 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.3% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 127 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 236 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #217, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Elcho School District also operates Elcho High (68 students) and Elcho Middle (48 students) alongside Elcho 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 Elcho Elementary compares
Elcho 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$16,668
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Elcho Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elcho School District, which includes Elcho Elementary.
$16,668
Per student
+12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.7%
State 10.7%
Federal 9.6%
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 Elcho Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elcho High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elcho Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elcho Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elcho Elementary
How many students attend Elcho Elementary?
Elcho Elementary has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elcho, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elcho Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elcho Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Elcho Elementary?
37.3% of students at Elcho Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elcho Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elcho Elementary is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Elcho, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elcho Elementary?
Elcho Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Elcho Elementary rank among public schools in Elcho?
By Resource Investment Index, Elcho Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elcho, 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 Elcho on the city page.
Is Elcho Elementary a good school?
Elcho Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Elcho School District?
Besides Elcho Elementary, Elcho School District also operates Elcho High (68 students) and Elcho Middle (48 students). See the Elcho School District district page for the complete list.
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