- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merrill, WI
Kate Goodrich Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kate Goodrich Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550921001490
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kate Goodrich Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Merrill · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kate Goodrich Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kate Goodrich Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Merrill, WI.
School address
District: Merrill Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550921001490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Kate Goodrich Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 550921001490 · Merrill, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 10.5:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill High (756 students)
Kate Goodrich Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Kate Goodrich Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrill High
Merrill High
756 students
- Bridges Virtua
Bridges Virtual Academy
674 students
- Prairie River
Prairie River Middle
507 students
- This school
Kate Goodrich Elementary
337 students
- Washington Ele 257
Washington Elementary
257 students
- Pine River Sch 124
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)
124 students
What this shows Kate Goodrich Elementary reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kate Goodrich Elementary compares
Kate Goodrich Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% 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
29.1%
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
$13,547
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Kate Goodrich Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Merrill Area School District reports $13,547 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kate Goodrich Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridges Virtual Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie River Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kate Goodrich Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Merrill
2 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kate Goodrich Elementary
How many students attend Kate Goodrich Elementary?
Kate Goodrich Elementary has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merrill, WI. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate Goodrich Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate Goodrich Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 33% 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 Kate Goodrich Elementary?
50.4% of students at Kate Goodrich Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kate Goodrich Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kate Goodrich Elementary is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Merrill, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kate Goodrich Elementary?
Kate Goodrich Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Kate Goodrich Elementary rank among elementary schools in Merrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Kate Goodrich Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Merrill, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Merrill on the city page.
What other schools are in Merrill Area School District?
Besides Kate Goodrich Elementary, Merrill Area School District also operates Merrill High (756 students), Bridges Virtual Academy (674 students), and Prairie River Middle (507 students). See the Merrill Area School District district page for the complete list.