- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fennimore, WI
Fennimore High
Federal NCES profile for Fennimore High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550459000486
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fennimore High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fennimore · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fennimore High has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fennimore High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fennimore, WI.
School address
District: Fennimore Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550459000486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Fennimore High grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 550459000486 · Fennimore, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Fennimore Elementary (380 students)
Fennimore High grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fennimore High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fennimore Elem
Fennimore Elementary
380 students
- This school
Fennimore High
255 students
- Fennimore Midd
Fennimore Middle
186 students
What this shows Fennimore High reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fennimore High compares
Fennimore High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Fennimore High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fennimore Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fennimore Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fennimore High'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 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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fennimore High
How many students attend Fennimore High?
Fennimore High has 255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fennimore, WI. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fennimore High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fennimore High is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fennimore High?
23.8% of students at Fennimore High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fennimore High?
The largest demographic group at Fennimore High is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Fennimore, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fennimore High?
Fennimore High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Fennimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Fennimore High ranks #2 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 High, Fennimore Community School District also operates Fennimore Elementary (380 students) and Fennimore Middle (186 students). See the Fennimore Community School District district page for the complete list.