Enrollment
288
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Green Bay, WI
King Elementary
Federal NCES profile for King Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550582000166
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #31 of 40
- schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
King Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Elementary ranks #31 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Green Bay Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550582000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at King Elementary
King Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Green Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 288 students.
At 13.7:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 48.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 288 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 344 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #328, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 576 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Green Bay's public schools, it stands alongside Red Smith K-8 (924 students): King Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 15.4:1).
Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students) and Edison Middle (1,121 students) alongside King 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 King Elementary compares
King 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.0%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 6.9%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, King Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green Bay Area Public School District, which includes King Elementary.
$16,179
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 56.5%
Federal 15.2%
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 King Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Smith K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Green Bay
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Red Smith K-8
Standard public school
924 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Sullivan Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Danz Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Baird Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Aldo Leopold Community School K-8
Standard public school
500 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowbrook Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about King Elementary
How many students attend King Elementary?
King Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Green Bay, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at King Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 King Elementary?
48.6% of students at King Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Elementary?
The largest demographic group at King Elementary is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Elementary?
King Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 King Elementary rank among schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, King Elementary ranks #31 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Green Bay on the city page.
Is King Elementary a good school?
King Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Green Bay Area Public School District?
Besides King Elementary, Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students), Edison Middle (1,121 students), and East High (1,119 students). See the Green Bay Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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