Enrollment
244
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grayside Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grayside Elementary
Grayside Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Mauston, Wisconsin, enrolling 244 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Wisconsin schools and 31% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 244 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 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mauston School District also operates Mauston High (365 students) and West Side Elementary (256 students) alongside Grayside 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 Grayside Elementary compares
Grayside 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,491
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mauston School District, which includes Grayside Elementary.
$14,491
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 50.2%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grayside Elementary a good school?
Grayside Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 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.
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