- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elcho, WI
Elcho High
Federal NCES profile for Elcho High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550417000448
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elcho High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elcho · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elcho High has class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elcho High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elcho, WI.
School address
District: Elcho School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550417000448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Elcho High shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-17.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.9 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 550417000448 · Elcho, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 9.7:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Elcho Elementary (127 students)
Elcho High shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-17.6%). Teacher FTE lost 7.9 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Elcho High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elcho Elementa
Elcho Elementary
127 students
- This school
Elcho High
68 students
- Elcho Middle 48
Elcho Middle
48 students
What this shows Elcho High reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elcho High compares
Elcho High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.8%
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
$18,129
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Elcho High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Elcho School District reports $18,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elcho High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elcho Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elcho Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elcho High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~68 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elcho High
How many students attend Elcho High?
Elcho High has 68 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elcho, WI. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elcho High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elcho High is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 High?
37.6% of students at Elcho High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elcho High?
The largest demographic group at Elcho High is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Elcho, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elcho High?
Elcho High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Elcho High rank among public schools in Elcho?
By Resource Investment Index, Elcho High ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Elcho School District?
Besides Elcho High, Elcho School District also operates Elcho Elementary (127 students) and Elcho Middle (48 students). See the Elcho School District district page for the complete list.