Enrollment
414
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fall Creek, WI
Fall Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fall Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550450000480
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fall Creek Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fall Creek · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 2.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fall Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fall Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fall Creek, WI.
School address
District: Fall Creek School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550450000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fall Creek Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fall Creek Elementary
Fall Creek Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.7% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 414 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 191 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #183, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fall Creek School District also operates Fall Creek High (270 students) and Fall Creek Middle (265 students) alongside Fall Creek Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fall Creek Elementary compares
Fall Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.7% | ▼ 93% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$12,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Fall Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fall Creek School District, which includes Fall Creek Elementary.
$12,231
Per student
-18%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 7.8%
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.
How Fall Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fall Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fall Creek Elementary
How many students attend Fall Creek Elementary?
Fall Creek Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fall Creek, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fall Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fall Creek Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fall Creek Elementary?
2.7% of students at Fall Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fall Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fall Creek Elementary is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Fall Creek, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fall Creek Elementary?
Fall Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fall Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Fall Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Fall Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fall Creek, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fall Creek on the city page.
Is Fall Creek Elementary a good school?
Fall Creek Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fall Creek School District?
Besides Fall Creek Elementary, Fall Creek School District also operates Fall Creek High (270 students) and Fall Creek Middle (265 students). See the Fall Creek School District district page for the complete list.
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