- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Mead Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mead Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551707002781
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mead Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Wisconsin Rapids · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mead Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mead Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Rapids School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551707002781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mead Elementary held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551707002781 · Wisconsin Rapids, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 8.6:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High (1,337 students)
Mead Elementary held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mead Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,337 students
- Wisconsin Rapi
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
943 students
- Woodside Eleme 354
Woodside Elementary
354 students
- Howe Elementar 336
Howe Elementary
336 students
- Washington Ele 322
Washington Elementary
322 students
- This school 266
Mead Elementary
266 students
What this shows Mead Elementary reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mead Elementary compares
Mead 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 118% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 118% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 5% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$14,912
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Two or More 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 6.0%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Mead Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wisconsin Rapids School District reports $14,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mead Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howe Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mead Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Wisconsin Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodside Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
267 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Wrps Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pk Early Childhood
Standard public school
208 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Grove Elementary
Standard public school
178 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Central Oaks Academy
Standard public school
88 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mead Elementary
How many students attend Mead Elementary?
Mead Elementary has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mead Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mead Elementary is 8.6:1, which is 40% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 45% 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 Mead Elementary?
84.1% of students at Mead Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mead Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mead Elementary is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mead Elementary?
Mead Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Mead Elementary rank among schools in Wisconsin Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Mead Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wisconsin Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Besides Mead Elementary, Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Lincoln High (1,337 students), Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students), and Woodside Elementary (354 students). See the Wisconsin Rapids School District district page for the complete list.