- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Neillsville Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 551035001356 · Neillsville, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 12.5:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Neillsville High (246 students)
Neillsville Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Neillsville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Neillsville Elementary
399 students
- Neillsville Hi
Neillsville High
246 students
- Neillsville Mi
Neillsville Middle
180 students
What this shows Neillsville Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neillsville Elementary compares
Neillsville Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,279
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
Counselors0.9 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.
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
District finance for Neillsville School District reports $13,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~399 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.