- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fennimore, WI
Fennimore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fennimore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550459000485
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fennimore Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fennimore · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fennimore Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fennimore Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fennimore, WI.
School address
District: Fennimore Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550459000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Fennimore Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 550459000485 · Fennimore, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 12.3:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fennimore High (255 students)
Fennimore Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fennimore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fennimore Elementary
380 students
- Fennimore High
Fennimore High
255 students
- Fennimore Midd
Fennimore Middle
186 students
What this shows Fennimore Elementary reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fennimore Elementary compares
Fennimore 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,656
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Fennimore Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Fennimore Community School District reports $14,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fennimore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fennimore High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fennimore Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fennimore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fennimore Elementary
How many students attend Fennimore Elementary?
Fennimore Elementary has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fennimore, WI. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fennimore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fennimore Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Fennimore Elementary?
33.3% of students at Fennimore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fennimore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fennimore Elementary is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Fennimore, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fennimore Elementary?
Fennimore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Fennimore Elementary rank among public schools in Fennimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Fennimore Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fennimore, 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 Fennimore Community School District?
Besides Fennimore Elementary, Fennimore Community School District also operates Fennimore High (255 students) and Fennimore Middle (186 students). See the Fennimore Community School District district page for the complete list.