Enrollment
221
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manawa, WI
Manawa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Manawa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550855000969
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manawa Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manawa · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Manawa Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manawa Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manawa, WI.
School address
District: Manawa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550855000969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manawa Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manawa Elementary
Manawa Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manawa, Wisconsin, enrolling 221 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Manawa School District also operates Little Wolf High (195 students) and Manawa Middle (112 students) alongside Manawa Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manawa Elementary compares
Manawa Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▲ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Manawa Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manawa School District, which includes Manawa Elementary.
$13,776
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.9%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Manawa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wolf High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manawa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manawa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manawa Elementary
How many students attend Manawa Elementary?
Manawa Elementary has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manawa, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manawa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manawa Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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 Manawa Elementary?
41.8% of students at Manawa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manawa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Manawa Elementary is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Manawa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manawa Elementary?
Manawa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manawa Elementary rank among public schools in Manawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Manawa Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manawa, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manawa on the city page.
Is Manawa Elementary a good school?
Manawa Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manawa School District?
Besides Manawa Elementary, Manawa School District also operates Little Wolf High (195 students) and Manawa Middle (112 students). See the Manawa School District district page for the complete list.
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