- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tomah, WI
La Grange Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Grange Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551491002425
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Grange Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Tomah · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
La Grange Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Grange Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Tomah, WI.
School address
District: Tomah Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551491002425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
La Grange Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 551491002425 · Tomah, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 13.8:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomah High (882 students)
La Grange Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
La Grange Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tomah High
Tomah High
882 students
- Tomah Middle
Tomah Middle
663 students
- This school
La Grange Elementary
400 students
- Lemonweir Elem 249
Lemonweir Elementary
249 students
- Miller Element 245
Miller Elementary
245 students
- Warrens Elemen 133
Warrens Elementary
133 students
What this shows La Grange Elementary reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Grange Elementary compares
La Grange Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,189
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, La Grange Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Tomah Area School District reports $13,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Grange Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomah Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemonweir Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warrens Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Grange Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Tomah
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lemonweir Elementary
Standard public school
249 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Tomah Area Montessori School
Standard public school
72 students 24:1 students per teacher
Robert Kupper Learning Center
Alternative education program
41 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Timber Pups Learning Center
Standard public school
32 students 32:1 students per teacher
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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about La Grange Elementary
How many students attend La Grange Elementary?
La Grange Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tomah, WI. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Grange Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Grange Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Grange Elementary?
38.2% of students at La Grange Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Grange Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Grange Elementary is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Tomah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Grange Elementary?
La Grange Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Grange Elementary rank among schools in Tomah?
By Resource Investment Index, La Grange Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Tomah, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tomah on the city page.
What other schools are in Tomah Area School District?
Besides La Grange Elementary, Tomah Area School District also operates Tomah High (882 students), Tomah Middle (663 students), and Lemonweir Elementary (249 students). See the Tomah Area School District district page for the complete list.