- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Berlin, WI
Elmwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551047000224
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in New Berlin · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in New Berlin, WI.
School address
District: New Berlin School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551047000224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Elmwood Elementary held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 551047000224 · New Berlin, WI Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 17.7:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower Middle/High (1,095 students)
Elmwood Elementary held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Elmwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eisenhower Mid
Eisenhower Middle/High
1,095 students
- New Berlin Wes
New Berlin West Middle/High
1,036 students
- Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan Elementary
669 students
- This school
Elmwood Elementary
567 students
- Poplar Creek E
Poplar Creek Elementary
514 students
- Orchard Lane E
Orchard Lane Elementary
453 students
What this shows Elmwood Elementary reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood Elementary compares
Elmwood 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 82% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,146
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Elmwood Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Berlin School District reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Middle/High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Berlin West Middle/High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poplar Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in New Berlin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Middle/High
Standard public school
1,095 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
New Berlin West Middle/High
Standard public school
1,036 students 15:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Poplar Creek Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Orchard Lane Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elementary
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary?
Elmwood Elementary has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Berlin, WI. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elmwood Elementary?
7.0% of students at Elmwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Elementary is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in New Berlin, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Elementary?
Elmwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elmwood Elementary rank among schools in New Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in New Berlin, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Berlin on the city page.
What other schools are in New Berlin School District?
Besides Elmwood Elementary, New Berlin School District also operates Eisenhower Middle/High (1,095 students), New Berlin West Middle/High (1,036 students), and Ronald Reagan Elementary (669 students). See the New Berlin School District district page for the complete list.