- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eau Claire, WI
Locust Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Locust Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550405000424
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Lane Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #9 of 12
- elementary schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Locust Lane Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Lane Elementary ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405000424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Locust Lane Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 550405000424 · Eau Claire, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 10.2:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,567 students)
Locust Lane Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Locust Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,567 students
- Memorial High
Memorial High
1,558 students
- Delong Middle
Delong Middle
893 students
- South Middle
South Middle
797 students
- Northstar Midd 529
Northstar Middle
529 students
- This school 296
Locust Lane Elementary
296 students
What this shows Locust Lane Elementary reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Lane Elementary compares
Locust Lane 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,336
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Asian 18.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Locust Lane Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Eau Claire Area School District reports $14,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Locust Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delong Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northstar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Eau Claire
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robbins Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sherman Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Putnam Heights Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Meadowview Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Manz Elementary
Standard public school
342 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Davey Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Locust Lane Elementary
How many students attend Locust Lane Elementary?
Locust Lane Elementary has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eau Claire, WI. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Lane Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 35% 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 Locust Lane Elementary?
46.3% of students at Locust Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Locust Lane Elementary is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Lane Elementary?
Locust Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Locust Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Lane Elementary ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Eau Claire, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eau Claire on the city page.
What other schools are in Eau Claire Area School District?
Besides Locust Lane Elementary, Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students), Memorial High (1,558 students), and Delong Middle (893 students). See the Eau Claire Area School District district page for the complete list.