Enrollment
953
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkhorn, WI
Elkhorn Area High
Federal NCES profile for Elkhorn Area High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550429000459
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhorn Area High earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhorn Area High has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Area High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Elkhorn, WI.
School address
District: Elkhorn Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550429000459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkhorn Area High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkhorn Area High
Elkhorn Area High is a large high school in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, enrolling 953 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 95% of state schools at 953 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area Middle (659 students) and Jackson Elementary (485 students) alongside Elkhorn Area 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 Elkhorn Area High compares
Elkhorn Area 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 953 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
953
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,512
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Elkhorn Area High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhorn Area School District, which includes Elkhorn Area High.
$12,512
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 39.4%
Federal 9.7%
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 Elkhorn Area High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Area Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tibbets Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Options Virtual School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhorn Area High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~953 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn Area High
How many students attend Elkhorn Area High?
Elkhorn Area High has 953 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkhorn, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Area High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Area High is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkhorn Area High?
25.6% of students at Elkhorn Area High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhorn Area High?
The largest demographic group at Elkhorn Area High is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhorn Area High?
Elkhorn Area High has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Elkhorn Area High rank among public schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Area High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Elkhorn, 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 Elkhorn on the city page.
Is Elkhorn Area High a good school?
Elkhorn Area High earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Elkhorn Area School District?
Besides Elkhorn Area High, Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area Middle (659 students), Jackson Elementary (485 students), and Tibbets Elementary (431 students). See the Elkhorn Area School District district page for the complete list.
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