Enrollment
348
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550423000453
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elk Mound · Resource Index
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Mound High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk Mound High
Elk Mound High is a mid-sized high school in Elk Mound, Wisconsin, enrolling 348 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 560 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #472, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Elk Mound Area School District spends $11,921 per pupil, 20% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 79 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 348 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Elk Mound Area School District also operates Mound View Elementary (456 students) and Elk Mound Middle (368 students) alongside Elk Mound High.
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 Elk Mound High compares
Elk Mound High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,921
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Mound Area School District, which includes Elk Mound High.
$11,921
Per student
-20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 56.6%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high 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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Elk Mound on the city page.
Is Elk Mound High a good school?
Elk Mound High earns 32/100 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 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.
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