- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lena, WI
Lena Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lena Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550786000895
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lena Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lena · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lena Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lena Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lena, WI.
School address
District: Lena School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550786000895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lena Elementary held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550786000895 · Lena, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 13.8:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lena High (124 students)
Lena Elementary held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lena Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lena Elementary
180 students
- Lena High
Lena High
124 students
- Lena Middle
Lena Middle
87 students
What this shows Lena Elementary reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lena Elementary compares
Lena 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,693
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
Counselors0.3 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 96.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Lena Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Lena School District reports $14,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lena Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lena Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lena Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lena Elementary
How many students attend Lena Elementary?
Lena Elementary has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lena, WI. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lena Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lena Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Lena Elementary?
37.4% of students at Lena Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lena Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lena Elementary is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Lena, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lena Elementary?
Lena Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Lena Elementary rank among public schools in Lena?
By Resource Investment Index, Lena Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lena, 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 Lena School District?
Besides Lena Elementary, Lena School District also operates Lena High (124 students) and Lena Middle (87 students). See the Lena School District district page for the complete list.