Enrollment
263
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galesville, WI
Galesville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Galesville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550496000538
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galesville Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Galesville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Galesville Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galesville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Galesville, WI.
School address
NCES ID 550496000538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galesville Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galesville Elementary
Galesville Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Galesville, Wisconsin, enrolling 263 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 263 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 457 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #322.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District also operates Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High (411 students) and Trempealeau Elementary (309 students) alongside Galesville 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 Galesville Elementary compares
Galesville 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Galesville Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District, which includes Galesville Elementary.
$14,202
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 48.4%
Federal 7.5%
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 Galesville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trempealeau Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ettrick Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galesville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Galesville Elementary
How many students attend Galesville Elementary?
Galesville Elementary has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galesville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galesville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Galesville Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Galesville Elementary?
31.5% of students at Galesville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galesville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Galesville Elementary is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Galesville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galesville Elementary?
Galesville 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 Galesville Elementary rank among public schools in Galesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Galesville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Galesville, 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 Galesville on the city page.
Is Galesville Elementary a good school?
Galesville Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District?
Besides Galesville Elementary, Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District also operates Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High (411 students), Trempealeau Elementary (309 students), and Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau Middle (286 students). See the Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District district page for the complete list.
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