- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eau Claire, WI
Manz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Manz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550405000427
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manz Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #10 of 12
- elementary schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Manz Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manz Elementary ranks #10 of 12 elementary schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Manz Elementary shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 550405000427 · Eau Claire, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 11.4:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,567 students)
Manz Elementary shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Manz 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 342
Manz Elementary
342 students
What this shows Manz Elementary reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manz Elementary compares
Manz 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 75% 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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 6.7%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Manz 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 Manz Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delong Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northstar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manz 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
Davey Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 11.6:1 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manz Elementary
How many students attend Manz Elementary?
Manz Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eau Claire, WI. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manz Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Manz Elementary?
37.6% of students at Manz Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Manz Elementary is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manz Elementary?
Manz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Manz Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Manz Elementary ranks #10 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 Manz 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.