- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, WI
Marengo Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marengo Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550051000079
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marengo Valley Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marengo Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marengo Valley Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ashland, WI.
School address
District: Ashland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550051000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Marengo Valley Elementary held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 550051000079 · Ashland, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 15.3:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Superior Elementary (603 students)
Marengo Valley Elementary held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Marengo Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Superior
Lake Superior Elementary
603 students
- Ashland High
Ashland High
589 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle
383 students
- This school 184
Marengo Valley Elementary
184 students
What this shows Marengo Valley Elementary reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marengo Valley Elementary compares
Marengo Valley 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$14,926
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Marengo Valley Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Ashland School District reports $14,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marengo Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marengo Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Ashland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marengo Valley Elementary
How many students attend Marengo Valley Elementary?
Marengo Valley Elementary has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marengo Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marengo Valley Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marengo Valley Elementary?
49.0% of students at Marengo Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marengo Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marengo Valley Elementary is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Ashland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marengo Valley Elementary?
Marengo Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Marengo Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Marengo Valley Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland School District?
Besides Marengo Valley Elementary, Ashland School District also operates Lake Superior Elementary (603 students), Ashland High (589 students), and Ashland Middle (383 students). See the Ashland School District district page for the complete list.