- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wausau, WI
Maine Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maine Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551590002058
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maine Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Wausau · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maine Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maine Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Wausau, WI.
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551590002058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Maine Elementary held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 551590002058 · Wausau, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 14.3:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,470 students)
Maine Elementary held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Maine Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,470 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
967 students
- East High
East High
893 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
635 students
- G D Jones Elem 492
G D Jones Elementary
492 students
- This school 229
Maine Elementary
229 students
What this shows Maine Elementary reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maine Elementary compares
Maine 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,133
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
Counselors0.0 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 78.2%
Asian 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Maine Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wausau School District reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maine Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G D Jones Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maine Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Wausau
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stettin Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
South Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
235 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
John Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
231 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
204 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Rib Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
194 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
189 students 11.8:1 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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maine Elementary
How many students attend Maine Elementary?
Maine Elementary has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wausau, WI. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maine Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Maine Elementary?
27.5% of students at Maine Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maine Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maine Elementary is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Wausau, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maine Elementary?
Maine Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maine Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wausau?
By Resource Investment Index, Maine Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Wausau, 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 Wausau on the city page.
What other schools are in Wausau School District?
Besides Maine Elementary, Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students), John Muir Middle (967 students), and East High (893 students). See the Wausau School District district page for the complete list.