- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellsworth, WI
Ellsworth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ellsworth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550432000465
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellsworth Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ellsworth · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellsworth Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellsworth Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ellsworth, WI.
School address
District: Ellsworth Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550432000465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ellsworth Elementary held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 550432000465 · Ellsworth, WI Other · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 16:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellsworth High (538 students)
Ellsworth Elementary held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ellsworth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ellsworth Elementary
734 students
- Ellsworth High
Ellsworth High
538 students
- Ellsworth Midd
Ellsworth Middle
325 students
What this shows Ellsworth Elementary reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellsworth Elementary compares
Ellsworth Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,966
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Ellsworth Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ellsworth Community School District reports $13,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellsworth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellsworth Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellsworth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellsworth Elementary
How many students attend Ellsworth Elementary?
Ellsworth Elementary has 734 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellsworth, WI. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Elementary is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellsworth Elementary?
24.8% of students at Ellsworth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellsworth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ellsworth Elementary is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Ellsworth, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellsworth Elementary?
Ellsworth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Ellsworth Elementary rank among public schools in Ellsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellsworth Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ellsworth, 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 Ellsworth Community School District?
Besides Ellsworth Elementary, Ellsworth Community School District also operates Ellsworth High (538 students) and Ellsworth Middle (325 students). See the Ellsworth Community School District district page for the complete list.