Enrollment
750
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oconomowoc, WI
Nature Hill Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Nature Hill Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551089002795
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nature Hill Intermediate earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Oconomowoc · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Nature Hill Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nature Hill Intermediate ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Oconomowoc, WI.
School address
District: Oconomowoc Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551089002795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nature Hill Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nature Hill Intermediate
Nature Hill Intermediate is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, enrolling 750 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 91% of state schools at 750 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 249 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #175.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 750 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Oconomowoc's elementary schools, it stands alongside Silver Lake Intermediate (633 students): Nature Hill Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 13.8:1).
Oconomowoc Area School District also operates Oconomowoc High (1,591 students) and Silver Lake Intermediate (633 students) alongside Nature Hill Intermediate.
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 Nature Hill Intermediate compares
Nature Hill Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 60% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,590
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 750 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Nature Hill Intermediate is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconomowoc Area School District, which includes Nature Hill Intermediate.
$13,590
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.3%
State 18.8%
Federal 5.9%
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 Nature Hill Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconomowoc High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Lake Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Lawn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nature Hill Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Oconomowoc
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nature Hill Intermediate
How many students attend Nature Hill Intermediate?
Nature Hill Intermediate has 750 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oconomowoc, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nature Hill Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Nature Hill Intermediate is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Nature Hill Intermediate?
15.3% of students at Nature Hill Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nature Hill Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Nature Hill Intermediate is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Oconomowoc, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nature Hill Intermediate?
Nature Hill Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Nature Hill Intermediate rank among public schools in Oconomowoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Nature Hill Intermediate ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Oconomowoc, 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 Oconomowoc on the city page.
Is Nature Hill Intermediate a good school?
Nature Hill Intermediate earns 41/100 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 Oconomowoc Area School District?
Besides Nature Hill Intermediate, Oconomowoc Area School District also operates Oconomowoc High (1,591 students), Silver Lake Intermediate (633 students), and Meadow View Elementary (548 students). See the Oconomowoc Area School District district page for the complete list.
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