Enrollment
328
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ladysmith Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ladysmith Elementary
Ladysmith Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, enrolling 328 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 66.0% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 328 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #75.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ladysmith School District also operates Ladysmith High (255 students) and Ladysmith Middle (144 students) alongside Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith Elementary compares
Ladysmith 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,178
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ladysmith School District, which includes Ladysmith Elementary.
$15,178
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 49.8%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ladysmith on the city page.
Is Ladysmith Elementary a good school?
Ladysmith Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 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.
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