- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Neillsville, WI
Neillsville High
Federal NCES profile for Neillsville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551035001357
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neillsville High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Neillsville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Neillsville High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neillsville High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Neillsville, WI.
School address
District: Neillsville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551035001357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Neillsville High shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 551035001357 · Neillsville, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 13.7:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Neillsville Elementary (399 students)
Neillsville High shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Neillsville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neillsville El
Neillsville Elementary
399 students
- This school
Neillsville High
246 students
- Neillsville Mi
Neillsville Middle
180 students
What this shows Neillsville High reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neillsville High compares
Neillsville High is a shrinking 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$13,279
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Neillsville High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neillsville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neillsville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neillsville High'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 high 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neillsville High
How many students attend Neillsville High?
Neillsville High has 246 students enrolled. It is a high school in Neillsville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neillsville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Neillsville High is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 High?
34.7% of students at Neillsville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neillsville High?
The largest demographic group at Neillsville High is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Neillsville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neillsville High?
Neillsville High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 High rank among public schools in Neillsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Neillsville High ranks #3 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 High, Neillsville School District also operates Neillsville Elementary (399 students) and Neillsville Middle (180 students). See the Neillsville School District district page for the complete list.