- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Manawa Elementary shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-18.4%).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 550855000969 · Manawa, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 11.6:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Little Wolf High (195 students)
Manawa Elementary shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-18.4%). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Manawa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Manawa Elementary
221 students
- Little Wolf Hi
Little Wolf High
195 students
- Manawa Middle
Manawa Middle
112 students
What this shows Manawa Elementary reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manawa Elementary compares
Manawa 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,582
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 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.
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
District finance for Manawa School District reports $13,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~221 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), down 45.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.