- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Korger-Chestnut shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 550255002784 · Chippewa Falls, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 25.6:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students)
Korger-Chestnut shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Korger-Chestnut in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls High
1,451 students
- Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls Middle
999 students
- Parkview Eleme 377
Parkview Elementary
377 students
- Halmstad Eleme 355
Halmstad Elementary
355 students
- Hillcrest Elem 344
Hillcrest Elementary
344 students
- This school 307
Korger-Chestnut
307 students
What this shows Korger-Chestnut reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Korger-Chestnut compares
Korger-Chestnut is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,948
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
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.
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
District finance for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District reports $13,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~307 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.