- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hurley, WI
Hurley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hurley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550675000734
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurley Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 235
- students enrolled
Hurley Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hurley School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550675000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Hurley Elementary grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 550675000734 · Hurley, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 13.8:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hurley High (309 students)
Hurley Elementary grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Hurley Elementary compares
Hurley Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$13,815
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Hurley Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Hurley School District reports $13,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hurley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Hurley
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hurley Elementary
How many students attend Hurley Elementary?
Hurley Elementary has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hurley, WI. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurley Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Hurley Elementary?
34.7% of students at Hurley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hurley Elementary is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Hurley, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurley Elementary?
Hurley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Hurley School District?
Besides Hurley Elementary, Hurley School District also operates Hurley High (309 students). See the Hurley School District district page for the complete list.