Enrollment
488
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Menomonee Falls, WI
Marcy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marcy 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 550603000667
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcy Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Menomonee Falls · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcy Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Menomonee Falls, WI.
School address
District: Hamilton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550603000667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marcy Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marcy Elementary
Marcy Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 488 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 488 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #188.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Menomonee Falls's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverside Elementary (455 students): Marcy Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16.3:1).
Hamilton School District also operates Hamilton High (1,577 students) and Templeton Middle (766 students) alongside Marcy 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 Marcy Elementary compares
Marcy 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 74% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 59.8%
Asian 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Marcy Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton School District, which includes Marcy Elementary.
$12,986
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 42.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 Marcy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Templeton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Spring Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Menomonee Falls
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marcy Elementary
How many students attend Marcy Elementary?
Marcy Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Menomonee Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcy Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marcy Elementary?
10.0% of students at Marcy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marcy Elementary is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Menomonee Falls, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcy Elementary?
Marcy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Marcy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Menomonee Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Menomonee Falls, 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 Menomonee Falls on the city page.
Is Marcy Elementary a good school?
Marcy Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Hamilton School District?
Besides Marcy Elementary, Hamilton School District also operates Hamilton High (1,577 students), Templeton Middle (766 students), and Silver Spring Intermediate (758 students). See the Hamilton School District district page for the complete list.
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