Enrollment
307
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chippewa Falls, WI
Korger-Chestnut
Federal NCES profile for Korger-Chestnut, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550255002784
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Korger-Chestnut earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Chippewa Falls · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Korger-Chestnut has class sizes larger than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Korger-Chestnut ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chippewa Falls, WI.
School address
District: Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550255002784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Korger-Chestnut compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Korger-Chestnut
Korger-Chestnut is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 307 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Wisconsin schools and 78% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 307 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 386 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #258.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 26 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Chippewa Falls's public schools, it stands alongside Southview Elementary (286 students): Korger-Chestnut is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.6:1 vs 11.9:1).
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District also operates Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students) and Chippewa Falls Middle (999 students) alongside Korger-Chestnut.
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 Korger-Chestnut compares
Korger-Chestnut on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 78% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 96% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,311
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 26 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 91.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Korger-Chestnut is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, which includes Korger-Chestnut.
$13,311
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 50.2%
Federal 10.7%
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 Korger-Chestnut Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Falls Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Halmstad Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Korger-Chestnut's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Chippewa Falls
2 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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Korger-Chestnut
How many students attend Korger-Chestnut?
Korger-Chestnut has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chippewa Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Korger-Chestnut?
The student-teacher ratio at Korger-Chestnut is 25.6:1, which is 78% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Korger-Chestnut?
16.5% of students at Korger-Chestnut are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Korger-Chestnut?
The largest demographic group at Korger-Chestnut is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Chippewa Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Korger-Chestnut?
Korger-Chestnut has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Korger-Chestnut rank among schools in Chippewa Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Korger-Chestnut ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chippewa Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chippewa Falls on the city page.
Is Korger-Chestnut a good school?
Korger-Chestnut earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Besides Korger-Chestnut, Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District also operates Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students), Chippewa Falls Middle (999 students), and Parkview Elementary (377 students). See the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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