Enrollment
966
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Deforest, WI
Harvest Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Harvest Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550318003152
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harvest Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Deforest · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harvest Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harvest Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Deforest, WI.
School address
District: De Forest Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550318003152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harvest Intermediate School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harvest Intermediate School
Harvest Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Deforest, Wisconsin, enrolling 966 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 95% of state schools at 966 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 169 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
De Forest Area School District also operates De Forest High (1,137 students) and De Forest Middle (602 students) alongside Harvest Intermediate School.
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 Harvest Intermediate School compares
Harvest Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 55% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$13,625
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Harvest Intermediate School is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Forest Area School District, which includes Harvest Intermediate School.
$13,625
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 37.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 Harvest Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Forest High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| De Forest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yahara Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harvest Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~966 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harvest Intermediate School
How many students attend Harvest Intermediate School?
Harvest Intermediate School has 966 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Deforest, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvest Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvest Intermediate School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harvest Intermediate School?
17.3% of students at Harvest Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harvest Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Harvest Intermediate School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Deforest, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harvest Intermediate School?
Harvest Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Harvest Intermediate School rank among public schools in Deforest?
By Resource Investment Index, Harvest Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Deforest, 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 Deforest on the city page.
Is Harvest Intermediate School a good school?
Harvest Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 De Forest Area School District?
Besides Harvest Intermediate School, De Forest Area School District also operates De Forest High (1,137 students), De Forest Middle (602 students), and Windsor Elementary (526 students). See the De Forest Area School District district page for the complete list.
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