Enrollment
83
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Farge, WI
La Farge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Farge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550756000872
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Farge Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in La Farge · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Farge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Farge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in La Farge, WI.
School address
District: La Farge School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550756000872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Farge Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Farge Elementary
La Farge Elementary is a small combined-grade school in La Farge, Wisconsin, enrolling 83 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, La Farge Elementary is leaner than roughly 96% of Wisconsin schools and 42% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 83 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding La Farge School District spends $18,566 per pupil, 24% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 31.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among La Farge's public schools, it stands alongside Kickapoo Valley Forest School (66 students): La Farge Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 22:1).
La Farge School District also operates La Farge High (66 students) and Kickapoo Valley Forest School (66 students) alongside La Farge 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 La Farge Elementary compares
La Farge 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 4% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$18,566
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, La Farge Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Farge School District, which includes La Farge Elementary.
$18,566
Per student
+24%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 40.1%
Federal 31.0%
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 La Farge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Farge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kickapoo Valley Forest School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Farge Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Farge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in La Farge
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 (~83 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Farge Elementary
How many students attend La Farge Elementary?
La Farge Elementary has 83 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Farge, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Farge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Farge Elementary is 8.3:1, which is 42% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 47% 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 La Farge Elementary?
46.4% of students at La Farge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Farge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Farge Elementary is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in La Farge, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Farge Elementary?
La Farge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Farge Elementary rank among public schools in La Farge?
By Resource Investment Index, La Farge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in La Farge, 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 La Farge on the city page.
Is La Farge Elementary a good school?
La Farge Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 La Farge School District?
Besides La Farge Elementary, La Farge School District also operates La Farge High (66 students), Kickapoo Valley Forest School (66 students), and La Farge Middle (47 students). See the La Farge School District district page for the complete list.
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