- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portage, WI
Muir Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Muir Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551206002310
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muir Elementary earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Muir Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muir Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Portage, WI.
School address
District: Portage Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551206002310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Muir Elementary grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 551206002310 · Portage, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 10.7:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage High (600 students)
Muir Elementary grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Muir Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage High
Portage High
600 students
- This school
Muir Elementary
439 students
- Wayne Bartels
Wayne Bartels Middle
422 students
- Woodridge Elem 201
Woodridge Elementary
201 students
- Portage Partne 129
Portage Partnering Preschool
129 students
- Lewiston Eleme 84
Lewiston Elementary
84 students
What this shows Muir Elementary reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muir Elementary compares
Muir Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,755
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Muir Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portage Community School District reports $13,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muir Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Bartels Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portage Partnering Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewiston Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muir Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Portage
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Muir Elementary
How many students attend Muir Elementary?
Muir Elementary has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portage, WI. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muir Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Muir Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Muir Elementary?
43.4% of students at Muir Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muir Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Muir Elementary is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Portage, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muir Elementary?
Muir Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Muir Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Muir Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Portage, 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 Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Community School District?
Besides Muir Elementary, Portage Community School District also operates Portage High (600 students), Wayne Bartels Middle (422 students), and Woodridge Elementary (201 students). See the Portage Community School District district page for the complete list.