- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk Mound, WI
Elk Mound High
Federal NCES profile for Elk Mound High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550423000453
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Mound High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elk Mound · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Mound High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Mound High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elk Mound, WI.
School address
District: Elk Mound Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550423000453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Elk Mound High grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 550423000453 · Elk Mound, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 14.5:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mound View Elementary (456 students)
Elk Mound High grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Elk Mound High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mound View Ele
Mound View Elementary
456 students
- Elk Mound Midd
Elk Mound Middle
368 students
- This school
Elk Mound High
348 students
What this shows Elk Mound High reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Mound High compares
Elk Mound High is a growing 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$12,450
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 4.6%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Elk Mound High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Elk Mound Area School District reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Mound High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mound View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elk Mound Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Mound High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Mound High
How many students attend Elk Mound High?
Elk Mound High has 348 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk Mound, WI. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Mound High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Mound High is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk Mound High?
28.2% of students at Elk Mound High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Mound High?
The largest demographic group at Elk Mound High is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Elk Mound, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Mound High?
Elk Mound High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Elk Mound High rank among public schools in Elk Mound?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Mound High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elk Mound, 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 Elk Mound Area School District?
Besides Elk Mound High, Elk Mound Area School District also operates Mound View Elementary (456 students) and Elk Mound Middle (368 students). See the Elk Mound Area School District district page for the complete list.