- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tomah, WI
Lemonweir Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lemonweir Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551491001934
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemonweir Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Tomah · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemonweir Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemonweir Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Tomah, WI.
School address
District: Tomah Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551491001934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lemonweir Elementary shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 551491001934 · Tomah, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 9.6:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomah High (882 students)
Lemonweir Elementary shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lemonweir 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
- La Grange Elem
La Grange Elementary
400 students
- This school 249
Lemonweir Elementary
249 students
- Miller Element 245
Miller Elementary
245 students
- Warrens Elemen 133
Warrens Elementary
133 students
What this shows Lemonweir Elementary reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemonweir Elementary compares
Lemonweir Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Lemonweir Elementary is more mixed than 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 Lemonweir Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomah Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Grange Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miller Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warrens Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemonweir 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
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
La Grange Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 13.8:1 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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lemonweir Elementary
How many students attend Lemonweir Elementary?
Lemonweir Elementary has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tomah, WI. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemonweir Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemonweir Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 39% 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 Lemonweir Elementary?
59.0% of students at Lemonweir Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemonweir Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lemonweir Elementary is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Tomah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemonweir Elementary?
Lemonweir Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Lemonweir Elementary rank among schools in Tomah?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemonweir Elementary ranks #1 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 Lemonweir Elementary, Tomah Area School District also operates Tomah High (882 students), Tomah Middle (663 students), and La Grange Elementary (400 students). See the Tomah Area School District district page for the complete list.