Enrollment
567
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551047000224
Elmwood Elementary — New Berlin, WI
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 97
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New Berlin School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmwood Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elmwood Elementary reports 567 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 7.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 82% below the Wisconsin average and 86% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 1.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Berlin School District spends $14,985 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.1% from local sources (property taxes), 25.5% from the state, and 6.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elmwood Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 82% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 84% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 82% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$14,985
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 567 Top 84% in Wisconsin — larger than 16% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 7.0% -82% vs state
NCES ID 551047000224
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 1.4%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Berlin School District, which includes Elmwood Elementary.
$14,985
Per student
-19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 6.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
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 16.3:1 students per teacher
New Berlin West Middle/High
Standard public school
1,036 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Poplar Creek Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 17:1 students per teacher
Orchard Lane Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 15:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elementary
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary?
Elmwood Elementary has 567 students enrolled. It is a other school in New Berlin, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Berlin, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Elementary?
Elmwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.