- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland Center, WI
Ithaca Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ithaca Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550696000751
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ithaca Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Richland Center · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ithaca Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ithaca Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Richland Center, WI.
School address
District: Ithaca School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550696000751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ithaca Elementary shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 550696000751 · Richland Center, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 9.1:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Ithaca High (105 students)
Ithaca Elementary shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ithaca Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ithaca Elementary
145 students
- Ithaca High
Ithaca High
105 students
- Ithaca Middle
Ithaca Middle
69 students
What this shows Ithaca Elementary reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ithaca Elementary compares
Ithaca 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$16,155
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Ithaca Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ithaca School District reports $16,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ithaca Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ithaca Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ithaca Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Richland Center
3 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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ithaca Elementary
How many students attend Ithaca Elementary?
Ithaca Elementary has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland Center, WI. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ithaca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ithaca Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 42% 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 Ithaca Elementary?
38.0% of students at Ithaca Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ithaca Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ithaca Elementary is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Richland Center, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ithaca Elementary?
Ithaca Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
How does Ithaca Elementary rank among schools in Richland Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Ithaca Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Richland Center, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richland Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Ithaca School District?
Besides Ithaca Elementary, Ithaca School District also operates Ithaca High (105 students) and Ithaca Middle (69 students). See the Ithaca School District district page for the complete list.