Enrollment
163
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Markesan Primary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Markesan Primary
Markesan Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Markesan, Wisconsin, enrolling 163 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Markesan Primary is leaner than roughly 87% of Wisconsin schools and 29% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 255 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Markesan School District also operates Markesan High (244 students) and Markesan Middle (161 students) alongside Markesan Primary.
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 Markesan Primary compares
Markesan Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,774
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Markesan School District, which includes Markesan Primary.
$13,774
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 37.8%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Markesan on the city page.
Is Markesan Primary a good school?
Markesan Primary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of 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 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.
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