Enrollment
188
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tony, WI
Flambeau Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Flambeau Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551497001919
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flambeau Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tony · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Flambeau Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flambeau Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tony, WI.
School address
District: Flambeau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551497001919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flambeau Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flambeau Elementary
Flambeau Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tony, Wisconsin, enrolling 188 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Flambeau Elementary is leaner than roughly 85% of Wisconsin schools and 28% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Flambeau School District also operates Flambeau High (129 students) and Flambeau Middle (115 students) alongside Flambeau 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 Flambeau Elementary compares
Flambeau 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▲ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$17,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Flambeau Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flambeau School District, which includes Flambeau Elementary.
$17,674
Per student
+18%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 49.1%
Federal 14.6%
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 Flambeau Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flambeau High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flambeau Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flambeau Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Flambeau Elementary
How many students attend Flambeau Elementary?
Flambeau Elementary has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tony, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flambeau Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Flambeau Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Flambeau Elementary?
54.7% of students at Flambeau Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flambeau Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Flambeau Elementary is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Tony, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flambeau Elementary?
Flambeau Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Flambeau Elementary rank among public schools in Tony?
By Resource Investment Index, Flambeau Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tony, 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 Tony on the city page.
Is Flambeau Elementary a good school?
Flambeau Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of 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 Flambeau School District?
Besides Flambeau Elementary, Flambeau School District also operates Flambeau High (129 students) and Flambeau Middle (115 students). See the Flambeau School District district page for the complete list.
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