Enrollment
497
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kewaskum, WI
Kewaskum Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kewaskum Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550738000836
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kewaskum Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kewaskum · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kewaskum Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kewaskum Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kewaskum, WI.
School address
District: Kewaskum School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550738000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kewaskum Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kewaskum Elementary
Kewaskum Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, enrolling 497 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 497 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 487 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #449, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 552 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kewaskum School District spends $11,720 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Kewaskum's public schools, it stands alongside Farmington Elementary (262 students): Kewaskum Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.4:1).
Kewaskum School District also operates Kewaskum High (626 students) and Kewaskum Middle (418 students) alongside Kewaskum 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 Kewaskum Elementary compares
Kewaskum 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$11,720
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Kewaskum Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kewaskum School District, which includes Kewaskum Elementary.
$11,720
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 41.0%
Federal 11.0%
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 Kewaskum Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kewaskum High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kewaskum Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kewaskum Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Kewaskum
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kewaskum Elementary
How many students attend Kewaskum Elementary?
Kewaskum Elementary has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kewaskum, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kewaskum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kewaskum Elementary is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kewaskum Elementary?
22.9% of students at Kewaskum Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kewaskum Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kewaskum Elementary is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Kewaskum, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kewaskum Elementary?
Kewaskum Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Kewaskum Elementary rank among public schools in Kewaskum?
By Resource Investment Index, Kewaskum Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kewaskum, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kewaskum on the city page.
Is Kewaskum Elementary a good school?
Kewaskum Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Kewaskum School District?
Besides Kewaskum Elementary, Kewaskum School District also operates Kewaskum High (626 students), Kewaskum Middle (418 students), and Farmington Elementary (262 students). See the Kewaskum School District district page for the complete list.
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