Enrollment
490
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beloit, WI
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Fran Fruzen Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550105003011
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fran Fruzen Intermediate earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fran Fruzen Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fran Fruzen Intermediate ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550105003011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fran Fruzen Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fran Fruzen Intermediate
Fran Fruzen Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Beloit, Wisconsin, enrolling 490 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 71.6% of students qualify for free meals, 86% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 490 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Beloit School District spends $18,087 per pupil, 21% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 328 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 490 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Beloit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Aldrich Intermediate (521 students): Fran Fruzen Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 14.5:1).
Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students) and Aldrich Intermediate (521 students) alongside Fran Fruzen Intermediate.
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 Fran Fruzen Intermediate compares
Fran Fruzen Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.8%
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
$18,087
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
White 26.0%
African American 21.5%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Fran Fruzen Intermediate is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beloit School District, which includes Fran Fruzen Intermediate.
$18,087
Per student
+21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 65.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 Fran Fruzen Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldrich Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneel Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fran Fruzen Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Beloit
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Aldrich Intermediate
Standard public school
521 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Garden Prairie Intermediate School
Standard public school
491 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mcneel Intermediate
Standard public school
462 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Cunningham Intermediate
Standard public school
427 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fran Fruzen Intermediate
How many students attend Fran Fruzen Intermediate?
Fran Fruzen Intermediate has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beloit, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fran Fruzen Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Fran Fruzen Intermediate is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Fran Fruzen Intermediate?
71.6% of students at Fran Fruzen Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fran Fruzen Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Fran Fruzen Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fran Fruzen Intermediate?
Fran Fruzen Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Fran Fruzen Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Fran Fruzen Intermediate ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Beloit, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Beloit on the city page.
Is Fran Fruzen Intermediate a good school?
Fran Fruzen Intermediate earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Beloit School District?
Besides Fran Fruzen Intermediate, Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students), Aldrich Intermediate (521 students), and Robinson Elementary (477 students). See the Beloit School District district page for the complete list.
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