Enrollment
538
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ellsworth, WI
Ellsworth High
Federal NCES profile for Ellsworth High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550432000464
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellsworth High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ellsworth · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellsworth High has class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellsworth High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ellsworth, WI.
School address
District: Ellsworth Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550432000464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellsworth High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ellsworth High
Ellsworth High is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, enrolling 538 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 538 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 430 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #347, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Ellsworth Community School District also operates Ellsworth Elementary (734 students) and Ellsworth Middle (325 students) alongside Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth High compares
Ellsworth 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$13,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Ellsworth High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ellsworth Community School District, which includes Ellsworth High.
$13,551
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 48.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 Ellsworth High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellsworth Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellsworth High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ellsworth High
How many students attend Ellsworth High?
Ellsworth High has 538 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ellsworth, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth High is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellsworth High?
19.7% of students at Ellsworth High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellsworth High?
The largest demographic group at Ellsworth High is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Ellsworth, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellsworth High?
Ellsworth High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ellsworth High rank among public schools in Ellsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellsworth High ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Ellsworth on the city page.
Is Ellsworth High a good school?
Ellsworth High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Ellsworth Community School District?
Besides Ellsworth High, Ellsworth Community School District also operates Ellsworth Elementary (734 students) and Ellsworth Middle (325 students). See the Ellsworth Community School District district page for the complete list.
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