Enrollment
304
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stoughton, WI
Kegonsa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kegonsa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551455001884
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kegonsa Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Stoughton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kegonsa Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kegonsa Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Stoughton, WI.
School address
District: Stoughton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551455001884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kegonsa Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kegonsa Elementary
Kegonsa Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Stoughton, Wisconsin, enrolling 304 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 304 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 476 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #228.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Stoughton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fox Prairie Elementary (443 students): Kegonsa Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 15.8:1).
Stoughton Area School District also operates Stoughton High (834 students) and River Bluff Middle (569 students) alongside Kegonsa Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kegonsa Elementary compares
Kegonsa Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 22.2% | ▼ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
25.7%
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
$14,192
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Kegonsa Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stoughton Area School District, which includes Kegonsa Elementary.
$14,192
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 34.0%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kegonsa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Bluff Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Prairie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandhill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sasd 4k | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kegonsa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Stoughton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kegonsa Elementary
How many students attend Kegonsa Elementary?
Kegonsa Elementary has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stoughton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kegonsa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kegonsa 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 Kegonsa Elementary?
22.2% of students at Kegonsa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kegonsa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kegonsa Elementary is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Stoughton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kegonsa Elementary?
Kegonsa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kegonsa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stoughton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kegonsa Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Stoughton, 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 Stoughton on the city page.
Is Kegonsa Elementary a good school?
Kegonsa Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Stoughton Area School District?
Besides Kegonsa Elementary, Stoughton Area School District also operates Stoughton High (834 students), River Bluff Middle (569 students), and Fox Prairie Elementary (443 students). See the Stoughton Area School District district page for the complete list.
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