- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Markesan, WI
Markesan Primary
Federal NCES profile for Markesan Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550876001010
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Markesan Primary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Markesan · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Markesan Primary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Markesan Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Markesan, WI.
School address
District: Markesan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550876001010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Markesan Primary held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.2 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 550876001010 · Markesan, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 10.2:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Markesan High (244 students)
Markesan Primary held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.2 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Markesan Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Markesan High
Markesan High
244 students
- This school
Markesan Primary
163 students
- Markesan Middl
Markesan Middle
161 students
- Markesan Inter
Markesan Intermediate
153 students
What this shows Markesan Primary reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Markesan Primary compares
Markesan Primary 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,010
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Markesan Primary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Markesan School District reports $15,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Markesan Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markesan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Markesan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Markesan Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Markesan Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Markesan Primary
How many students attend Markesan Primary?
Markesan Primary has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Markesan, WI. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Markesan Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Markesan Primary is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 35% 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 Markesan Primary?
39.9% of students at Markesan Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Markesan Primary?
The largest demographic group at Markesan Primary is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Markesan, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Markesan Primary?
Markesan Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Markesan Primary rank among public schools in Markesan?
By Resource Investment Index, Markesan Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Markesan, 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 Markesan School District?
Besides Markesan Primary, Markesan School District also operates Markesan High (244 students), Markesan Middle (161 students), and Markesan Intermediate (153 students). See the Markesan School District district page for the complete list.