Enrollment
499
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550462000488
Lac Du Flambeau Elementary — Lac Du Flambeau, WI
Federal NCES profile for Lac Du Flambeau Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lac Du Flambeau #1 School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lac Du Flambeau Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lac Du Flambeau Elementary reports 499 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 41% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 44% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 250 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 63.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lac Du Flambeau #1 School District spends $30,271 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.6% from local sources (property taxes), 22.4% from the state, and 39.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lac Du Flambeau Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
— 41% below state mean
Top 4% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
63.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,271
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 499 Top 79% in Wisconsin — larger than 21% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 8.9:1 -41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 550462000488
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 8.8%
White 1.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 81.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 250:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 63.1%
In-school suspensions 62
Out-of-school suspensions 35
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lac Du Flambeau #1 School District, which includes Lac Du Flambeau Elementary.
$30,271
Per student
+63%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 22.4%
Federal 39.0%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lac Du Flambeau Elementary
How many students attend Lac Du Flambeau Elementary?
Lac Du Flambeau Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lac du Flambeau, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lac Du Flambeau Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lac Du Flambeau Elementary is 8.9:1, which is 41% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lac Du Flambeau Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lac Du Flambeau Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 81.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lac du Flambeau, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lac Du Flambeau Elementary?
Lac Du Flambeau Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.