Enrollment
377
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mineral Point, WI
Mineral Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mineral Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550966001275
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mineral Point Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mineral Point · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mineral Point Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral Point Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mineral Point, WI.
School address
District: Mineral Point Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550966001275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mineral Point Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mineral Point Elementary
Mineral Point Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 521 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #283.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Mineral Point Unified School District spends $19,585 per pupil, 31% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Mineral Point Unified School District also operates Mineral Point High (253 students) and Mineral Point Middle (170 students) alongside Mineral Point Elementary.
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 Mineral Point Elementary compares
Mineral Point Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,585
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 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.
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 94.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Mineral Point Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mineral Point Unified School District, which includes Mineral Point Elementary.
$19,585
Per student
+31%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 48.7%
Federal 8.9%
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 Mineral Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Point High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mineral Point Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mineral Point Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mineral Point Elementary
How many students attend Mineral Point Elementary?
Mineral Point Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mineral Point, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mineral Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mineral Point Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mineral Point Elementary?
20.9% of students at Mineral Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mineral Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mineral Point Elementary is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Mineral Point, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mineral Point Elementary?
Mineral Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Mineral Point Elementary rank among public schools in Mineral Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral Point Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mineral Point, 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 Mineral Point on the city page.
Is Mineral Point Elementary a good school?
Mineral Point Elementary earns 45/100 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 Mineral Point Unified School District?
Besides Mineral Point Elementary, Mineral Point Unified School District also operates Mineral Point High (253 students) and Mineral Point Middle (170 students). See the Mineral Point Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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