Enrollment
267
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Grant Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551707002205
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Wisconsin Rapids · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Rapids School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551707002205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant Elementary
Grant Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, enrolling 267 students.
At 12.7:1, 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 runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 267 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Wisconsin Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside Woodside Elementary (354 students): Grant Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 12.2:1).
Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Lincoln High (1,337 students) and Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students) alongside Grant 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 Grant Elementary compares
Grant 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,103
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 93.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Grant Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wisconsin Rapids School District, which includes Grant Elementary.
$14,103
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 Grant Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howe Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Wisconsin Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodside Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Mead Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Wrps Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pk Early Childhood
Standard public school
208 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Grove Elementary
Standard public school
178 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Central Oaks Academy
Standard public school
88 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary
How many students attend Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Grant Elementary?
26.0% of students at Grant Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grant Elementary is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Grant Elementary rank among schools in Wisconsin Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wisconsin Rapids on the city page.
Is Grant Elementary a good school?
Grant Elementary earns 58/100 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 Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Besides Grant Elementary, Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Lincoln High (1,337 students), Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students), and Woodside Elementary (354 students). See the Wisconsin Rapids School District district page for the complete list.
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