- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Verona, WI
Glacier Edge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glacier Edge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551533002647
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glacier Edge Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Verona · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Glacier Edge Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Edge Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Verona, WI.
School address
District: Verona Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551533002647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Glacier Edge Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 551533002647 · Verona, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 12.2:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Verona Area High (1,820 students)
Glacier Edge Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Glacier Edge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Verona Area Hi
Verona Area High
1,820 students
- Badger Ridge M
Badger Ridge Middle
776 students
- Sugar Creek El 645
Sugar Creek Elementary
645 students
- This school 462
Glacier Edge Elementary
462 students
- Core Knowledge 417
Core Knowledge Charter School
417 students
- Stoner Prairie 407
Stoner Prairie Elementary
407 students
What this shows Glacier Edge Elementary reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glacier Edge Elementary compares
Glacier Edge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$15,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Glacier Edge Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Verona Area School District reports $15,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glacier Edge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Area High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Badger Ridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Core Knowledge Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stoner Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glacier Edge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Verona
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sugar Creek Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Core Knowledge Charter School
Standard public school
417 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Country View Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
New Century School
Standard public school
122 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Verona Area International School
Standard public school
113 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glacier Edge Elementary
How many students attend Glacier Edge Elementary?
Glacier Edge Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Verona, WI. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Edge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Edge Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Glacier Edge Elementary?
24.5% of students at Glacier Edge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glacier Edge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glacier Edge Elementary is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Verona, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glacier Edge Elementary?
Glacier Edge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glacier Edge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Verona?
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Edge Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Verona, 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 Verona on the city page.
What other schools are in Verona Area School District?
Besides Glacier Edge Elementary, Verona Area School District also operates Verona Area High (1,820 students), Badger Ridge Middle (776 students), and Sugar Creek Elementary (645 students). See the Verona Area School District district page for the complete list.