- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elmwood, WI
Elmwood High
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550435000471
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Elmwood · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmwood High has class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Elmwood, WI.
School address
District: Elmwood School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550435000471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Elmwood High held near 90 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 550435000471 · Elmwood, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 9:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmwood Elementary (130 students)
Elmwood High held near 90 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Elmwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elmwood Elemen
Elmwood Elementary
130 students
- Elmwood Middle
Elmwood Middle
92 students
- This school
Elmwood High
90 students
- Western Wiscon 18
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
18 students
What this shows Elmwood High reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood High compares
Elmwood 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,579
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Elmwood High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Elmwood School District reports $16,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~90 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood High
How many students attend Elmwood High?
Elmwood High has 90 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elmwood, WI. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood High is 9:1, which is 38% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 43% 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 Elmwood High?
27.8% of students at Elmwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood High?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood High is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Elmwood, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood High?
Elmwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Elmwood High rank among public schools in Elmwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Elmwood, 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 Elmwood School District?
Besides Elmwood High, Elmwood School District also operates Elmwood Elementary (130 students), Elmwood Middle (92 students), and Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc) (18 students). See the Elmwood School District district page for the complete list.