- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Crosse, WI
Hintgen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hintgen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550753000862
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hintgen Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 14
- schools in La Crosse · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hintgen Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hintgen Elementary ranks #5 of 14 schools in La Crosse, WI.
School address
District: La Crosse School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550753000862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Hintgen Elementary shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 550753000862 · La Crosse, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 8.1:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (969 students)
Hintgen Elementary shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hintgen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
969 students
- Logan High
Logan High
729 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
631 students
- Logan Middle
Logan Middle
424 students
- Southern Bluff 333
Southern Bluffs Elementary
333 students
- This school 210
Hintgen Elementary
210 students
What this shows Hintgen Elementary reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hintgen Elementary compares
Hintgen 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 78% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 3% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$15,989
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 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 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 48.6%
Two or More 18.1%
Asian 14.8%
African American 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Hintgen Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Crosse School District reports $15,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hintgen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Bluffs Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hintgen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in La Crosse
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southern Bluffs Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Spence Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Emerson Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Summit Environmental School
Standard public school
295 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
State Road Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
North Woods International School
Standard public school
255 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hintgen Elementary
How many students attend Hintgen Elementary?
Hintgen Elementary has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Crosse, WI. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hintgen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hintgen Elementary is 8.1:1, which is 44% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 48% 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 Hintgen Elementary?
68.7% of students at Hintgen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hintgen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hintgen Elementary is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in La Crosse, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hintgen Elementary?
Hintgen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Hintgen Elementary rank among schools in La Crosse?
By Resource Investment Index, Hintgen Elementary ranks #5 of 14 schools in La Crosse, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in La Crosse on the city page.
What other schools are in La Crosse School District?
Besides Hintgen Elementary, La Crosse School District also operates Central High (969 students), Logan High (729 students), and Longfellow Middle (631 students). See the La Crosse School District district page for the complete list.