- Enrollment
- 2,259
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medford, WI
Medford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Medford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550894002361
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medford Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Medford Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medford Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Medford, WI.
School address
District: Medford Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550894002361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Medford Elementary held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550894002361 · Medford, WI Other · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 14:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Rural Virtual Academy (2,259 students)
Medford Elementary held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Medford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rural Virtual
Rural Virtual Academy
2,259 students
- Medford High 667
Medford High
667 students
- This school 587
Medford Elementary
587 students
- Medford Middle 566
Medford Middle
566 students
- Stetsonville E 203
Stetsonville Elementary
203 students
What this shows Medford Elementary reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Medford Elementary compares
Medford 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$12,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Medford Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Medford Area Public School District reports $12,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Medford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medford Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stetsonville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Medford
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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Medford Elementary
How many students attend Medford Elementary?
Medford Elementary has 587 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medford, WI. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Medford Elementary is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Medford Elementary?
35.5% of students at Medford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Medford Elementary is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Medford, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medford Elementary?
Medford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Medford Elementary rank among public schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Medford Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Medford, 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 Medford Area Public School District?
Besides Medford Elementary, Medford Area Public School District also operates Rural Virtual Academy (2,259 students), Medford High (667 students), and Medford Middle (566 students). See the Medford Area Public School District district page for the complete list.