- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watertown, WI
Leap Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Leap Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551575001998
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leap Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Leap Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leap Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Watertown, WI.
School address
District: Watertown Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551575001998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Leap Elementary held near 50 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551575001998 · Watertown, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 20:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High (1,012 students)
Leap Elementary held near 50 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Leap Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High
1,012 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
616 students
- Webster Elemen 381
Webster Elementary
381 students
- Douglas Elemen 311
Douglas Elementary
311 students
- Schurz Element 223
Schurz Elementary
223 students
- This school 60
Leap Elementary
60 students
What this shows Leap Elementary reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leap Elementary compares
Leap 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 0% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 92% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,825
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Leap Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watertown Unified School District reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leap Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schurz Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leap Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Watertown
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Webster Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Douglas Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Schurz Elementary
Standard public school
223 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Watertown 4 Kids
Standard public school
155 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Standard public school
132 students 18.9:1 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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leap Elementary
How many students attend Leap Elementary?
Leap Elementary has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watertown, WI. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leap Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leap Elementary is 20:1, which is 39% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leap Elementary?
38.5% of students at Leap Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leap Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Leap Elementary is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Watertown, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leap Elementary?
Leap Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Leap Elementary rank among schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Leap Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Watertown, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown Unified School District?
Besides Leap Elementary, Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students), Riverside Middle (616 students), and Webster Elementary (381 students). See the Watertown Unified School District district page for the complete list.