Enrollment
399
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Neillsville, WI
Neillsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Neillsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551035001356
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neillsville Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Neillsville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Neillsville Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neillsville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Neillsville, WI.
School address
District: Neillsville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551035001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neillsville Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neillsville Elementary
Neillsville Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Neillsville, Wisconsin, enrolling 399 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 399 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 429 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #263.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Neillsville School District also operates Neillsville High (246 students) and Neillsville Middle (180 students) alongside Neillsville 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 Neillsville Elementary compares
Neillsville 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$12,733
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Neillsville Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neillsville School District, which includes Neillsville Elementary.
$12,733
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 42.6%
Federal 14.8%
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 Neillsville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neillsville High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neillsville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neillsville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~399 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Neillsville Elementary
How many students attend Neillsville Elementary?
Neillsville Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Neillsville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neillsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Neillsville Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Neillsville Elementary?
43.1% of students at Neillsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neillsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Neillsville Elementary is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Neillsville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neillsville Elementary?
Neillsville Elementary 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 Neillsville Elementary rank among public schools in Neillsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Neillsville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Neillsville, 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 Neillsville on the city page.
Is Neillsville Elementary a good school?
Neillsville Elementary 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 Neillsville School District?
Besides Neillsville Elementary, Neillsville School District also operates Neillsville High (246 students) and Neillsville Middle (180 students). See the Neillsville School District district page for the complete list.
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