Enrollment
462
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beloit, WI
Mcneel Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Mcneel Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550105002330
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcneel Intermediate earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcneel Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcneel Intermediate ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550105002330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcneel Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcneel Intermediate
Mcneel Intermediate is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Beloit, Wisconsin, enrolling 462 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 77.1% of students qualify for free meals, 100% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 462 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 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Beloit School District spends $18,087 per pupil, 21% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 338 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 462 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Beloit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Aldrich Intermediate (521 students): Mcneel Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 14.5:1).
Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students) and Aldrich Intermediate (521 students) alongside Mcneel Intermediate.
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 Mcneel Intermediate compares
Mcneel Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 100% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.2%
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
$18,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 73.2 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beloit School District, which includes Mcneel Intermediate.
$18,087
Per student
+21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 65.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 Mcneel Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldrich Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fran Fruzen Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcneel Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Beloit
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Aldrich Intermediate
Standard public school
521 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Garden Prairie Intermediate School
Standard public school
491 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
Standard public school
490 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Cunningham Intermediate
Standard public school
427 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcneel Intermediate
How many students attend Mcneel Intermediate?
Mcneel Intermediate has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beloit, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcneel Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcneel Intermediate is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Mcneel Intermediate?
77.1% of students at Mcneel Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcneel Intermediate?
Mcneel Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mcneel Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcneel Intermediate ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Beloit, 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 Beloit on the city page.
Is Mcneel Intermediate a good school?
Mcneel Intermediate earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Beloit School District?
Besides Mcneel Intermediate, Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students), Aldrich Intermediate (521 students), and Fran Fruzen Intermediate (490 students). See the Beloit School District district page for the complete list.
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