- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chippewa Falls, WI
Halmstad Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Halmstad 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 550255000284
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halmstad Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Chippewa Falls · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Halmstad Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halmstad Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Chippewa Falls, WI.
School address
District: Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550255000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Halmstad Elementary held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550255000284 · Chippewa Falls, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 12.2:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students)
Halmstad Elementary held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Halmstad Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls High
1,451 students
- Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls Middle
999 students
- Parkview Eleme 377
Parkview Elementary
377 students
- This school 355
Halmstad Elementary
355 students
- Hillcrest Elem 344
Hillcrest Elementary
344 students
- Stillson Eleme 338
Stillson Elementary
338 students
What this shows Halmstad Elementary reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halmstad Elementary compares
Halmstad 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 | 42.7% | ▲ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
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
29.6%
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
$13,948
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Halmstad Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District reports $13,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Halmstad Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Falls Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halmstad Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Chippewa Falls
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halmstad Elementary
How many students attend Halmstad Elementary?
Halmstad Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chippewa Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halmstad Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Halmstad 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 Halmstad Elementary?
42.7% of students at Halmstad Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halmstad Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Halmstad Elementary is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Chippewa Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halmstad Elementary?
Halmstad 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 Halmstad Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chippewa Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Halmstad Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Chippewa Falls, 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 Chippewa Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Besides Halmstad Elementary, Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District also operates Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students), Chippewa Falls Middle (999 students), and Parkview Elementary (377 students). See the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District district page for the complete list.