- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sparta, WI
Herrman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Herrman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551416003110
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herrman Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Herrman Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herrman Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Sparta, WI.
School address
District: Sparta Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551416003110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Herrman Elementary shrank from 646 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 551416003110 · Sparta, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 10.4:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta High (871 students)
Herrman Elementary shrank from 646 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Herrman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparta High
Sparta High
871 students
- Sparta Meadowv
Sparta Meadowview Middle
687 students
- This school
Herrman Elementary
616 students
- Southside Earl 268
Southside Early Learning Center
268 students
- Sparta Montess 161
Sparta Montessori School
161 students
- Innovations St 90
Innovations Stem Academy
90 students
What this shows Herrman Elementary reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herrman Elementary compares
Herrman Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,085
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Herrman Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Sparta Area School District reports $14,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herrman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sparta Meadowview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sparta Montessori School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Innovations Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herrman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Sparta
1 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 (~616 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Herrman Elementary
How many students attend Herrman Elementary?
Herrman Elementary has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sparta, WI. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herrman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Herrman Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Herrman Elementary?
44.6% of students at Herrman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herrman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Herrman Elementary is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Sparta, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herrman Elementary?
Herrman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Herrman Elementary rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Herrman Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Sparta, 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 Sparta on the city page.
What other schools are in Sparta Area School District?
Besides Herrman Elementary, Sparta Area School District also operates Sparta High (871 students), Sparta Meadowview Middle (687 students), and Southside Early Learning Center (268 students). See the Sparta Area School District district page for the complete list.