- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ladysmith, WI
Ladysmith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ladysmith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550759000876
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladysmith Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ladysmith · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladysmith Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladysmith Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ladysmith, WI.
School address
District: Ladysmith School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550759000876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Ladysmith Elementary grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 550759000876 · Ladysmith, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 11.3:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladysmith High (255 students)
Ladysmith Elementary grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ladysmith Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ladysmith Elementary
328 students
- Ladysmith High
Ladysmith High
255 students
- Ladysmith Midd
Ladysmith Middle
144 students
What this shows Ladysmith Elementary reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ladysmith Elementary compares
Ladysmith Elementary is a growing 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Ladysmith Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Ladysmith School District reports $15,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ladysmith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ladysmith Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladysmith Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ladysmith Elementary
How many students attend Ladysmith Elementary?
Ladysmith Elementary has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ladysmith, WI. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladysmith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladysmith Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Ladysmith Elementary?
66.0% of students at Ladysmith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladysmith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ladysmith Elementary is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Ladysmith, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladysmith Elementary?
Ladysmith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Ladysmith Elementary rank among public schools in Ladysmith?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladysmith Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ladysmith, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ladysmith School District?
Besides Ladysmith Elementary, Ladysmith School District also operates Ladysmith High (255 students) and Ladysmith Middle (144 students). See the Ladysmith School District district page for the complete list.