Enrollment
197
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, WI
Florence Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Florence Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550465000489
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Florence, WI.
School address
District: Florence County School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550465000489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence Elementary
Florence Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Florence, Wisconsin, enrolling 197 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Florence 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 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 197 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 313 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Florence County School District spends $18,304 per pupil, 23% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Florence County School District also operates Florence High (116 students) and Florence Middle (56 students) alongside Florence 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 Florence Elementary compares
Florence 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 | 38.9% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
23.4%
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
$18,304
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Florence Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence County School District, which includes Florence Elementary.
$18,304
Per student
+23%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 16.5%
Federal 11.1%
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 Florence Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Florence Elementary
How many students attend Florence Elementary?
Florence Elementary has 197 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence 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 Florence Elementary?
38.9% of students at Florence Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Florence Elementary is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Florence, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Elementary?
Florence Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence Elementary rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Florence, 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 Florence on the city page.
Is Florence Elementary a good school?
Florence Elementary earns 43/100 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 Florence County School District?
Besides Florence Elementary, Florence County School District also operates Florence High (116 students) and Florence Middle (56 students). See the Florence County School District district page for the complete list.
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