- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleton, WI
Elm Lawn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elm Lawn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550951001105
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Lawn Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elm Lawn Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Lawn Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Middleton, WI.
School address
District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550951001105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Elm Lawn Elementary shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 550951001105 · Middleton, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 10.8:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Middleton High (2,303 students)
Elm Lawn Elementary shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Elm Lawn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middleton High
Middleton High
2,303 students
- Kromrey Middle
Kromrey Middle
1,230 students
- Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek Middle
924 students
- Pope Farm Elem 448
Pope Farm Elementary
448 students
- Sauk Trail Ele 360
Sauk Trail Elementary
360 students
- This school 313
Elm Lawn Elementary
313 students
What this shows Elm Lawn Elementary reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elm Lawn Elementary compares
Elm Lawn Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 56% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$14,035
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 7.7%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Elm Lawn Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District reports $14,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elm Lawn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kromrey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pope Farm Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sauk Trail Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Lawn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Middleton
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pope Farm Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Sauk Trail Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4k
Standard public school
286 students
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elm Lawn Elementary
How many students attend Elm Lawn Elementary?
Elm Lawn Elementary has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Lawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Lawn Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elm Lawn Elementary?
16.9% of students at Elm Lawn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Lawn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elm Lawn Elementary is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Middleton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Lawn Elementary?
Elm Lawn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elm Lawn Elementary rank among schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Lawn Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Middleton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Besides Elm Lawn Elementary, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Middleton High (2,303 students), Kromrey Middle (1,230 students), and Glacier Creek Middle (924 students). See the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District district page for the complete list.