Enrollment
359
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550426000455
Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle — Elkhart Lake, WI
Federal NCES profile for Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 78
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle reports 359 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 359 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District spends $19,338 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 81.3% from local sources (property taxes), 9.7% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$19,338
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 359 Top 61% in Wisconsin — larger than 39% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 550426000455
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 359:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.6%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District, which includes Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle.
$19,338
Per student
+4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 9.7%
Federal 9.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle
How many students attend Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle?
Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle has 359 students enrolled. It is a other school in Elkhart Lake, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle is White at 86.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elkhart Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle?
Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.