- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550432000464
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ellsworth · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Ellsworth High held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 550432000464 · Ellsworth, WI High · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 16.8:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellsworth Elementary (734 students)
Ellsworth High held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ellsworth High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellsworth Elem
Ellsworth Elementary
734 students
- This school
Ellsworth High
538 students
- Ellsworth Midd
Ellsworth Middle
325 students
What this shows Ellsworth High reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellsworth High compares
Ellsworth High 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,966
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
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.
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
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 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
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high 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 (~538 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 38/100 (typical 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 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.
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.