- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mauston, WI
Grayside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grayside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550885002574
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grayside Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Mauston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grayside Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grayside Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Mauston, WI.
School address
District: Mauston School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550885002574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Grayside Elementary grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 550885002574 · Mauston, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 18.8:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mauston High (365 students)
Grayside Elementary grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Grayside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mauston High
Mauston High
365 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary
256 students
- This school
Grayside Elementary
244 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
240 students
- Mauston Montes 96
Mauston Montessori Charter School
96 students
- Lemonweir Acad 83
Lemonweir Academy
83 students
What this shows Grayside Elementary reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grayside Elementary compares
Grayside Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▲ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,853
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Grayside Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Mauston School District reports $15,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grayside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mauston Montessori Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemonweir Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grayside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 41.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grayside Elementary
How many students attend Grayside Elementary?
Grayside Elementary has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mauston, WI. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayside Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grayside Elementary?
49.8% of students at Grayside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grayside Elementary is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Mauston, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grayside Elementary?
Grayside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Grayside Elementary rank among public schools in Mauston?
By Resource Investment Index, Grayside Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Mauston, 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 Mauston on the city page.
What other schools are in Mauston School District?
Besides Grayside Elementary, Mauston School District also operates Mauston High (365 students), West Side Elementary (256 students), and Olson Middle (240 students). See the Mauston School District district page for the complete list.