- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eau Claire, WI
Memorial High
Federal NCES profile for Memorial High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550405000429
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #12 of 23
- public schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial High has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial High ranks #12 of 23 public schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405000429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Memorial High held near 1,558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.4 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550405000429 · Eau Claire, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,558 enr · 16.9:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,567 students)
Memorial High held near 1,558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.4 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Memorial High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,567 students
- This school
Memorial High
1,558 students
- Delong Middle
Delong Middle
893 students
- South Middle
South Middle
797 students
- Northstar Midd 529
Northstar Middle
529 students
- Robbins Elemen 522
Robbins Elementary
522 students
What this shows Memorial High reports 1,558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial High compares
Memorial High 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,558 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,558
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$14,336
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Memorial High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eau Claire Area School District reports $14,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delong Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northstar Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbins Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Eau Claire
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial High
How many students attend Memorial High?
Memorial High has 1,558 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eau Claire, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,552 (2022-23) → 1,558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial High?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial High is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial High?
22.8% of students at Memorial High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial High?
The largest demographic group at Memorial High is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial High?
Memorial High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Memorial High rank among public schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial High ranks #12 of 23 public schools in Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire on the city page.
What other schools are in Eau Claire Area School District?
Besides Memorial High, Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students), Delong Middle (893 students), and South Middle (797 students). See the Eau Claire Area School District district page for the complete list.