Enrollment
197
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550472000508
Fontana Elementary — Fontana, WI
Federal NCES profile for Fontana Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fontana J8 School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fontana Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fontana Elementary reports 197 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% below the Wisconsin average and 54% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fontana J8 School District spends $25,060 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 85.9% from local sources (property taxes), 7.4% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fontana Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,060
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 197 Top 30% in Wisconsin — larger than 70% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.8% -38% vs state
NCES ID 550472000508
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.9%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fontana J8 School District, which includes Fontana Elementary.
$25,060
Per student
+35%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 85.9%
State 7.4%
Federal 6.7%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Fontana Elementary
How many students attend Fontana Elementary?
Fontana Elementary has 197 students enrolled. It is a other school in Fontana, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fontana Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fontana Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fontana Elementary?
23.8% of students at Fontana Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fontana Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fontana Elementary is White at 90.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fontana, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fontana Elementary?
Fontana Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.