- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grantsburg, WI
Nelson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nelson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550567000604
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nelson Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Grantsburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nelson Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Grantsburg, WI.
School address
District: Grantsburg School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550567000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Nelson Elementary shrank from 117 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-18.8%).
Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 550567000604 · Grantsburg, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 16.7:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Iforward (1,030 students)
Nelson Elementary shrank from 117 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-18.8%). Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Nelson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iforward
Iforward
1,030 students
- Grantsburg Mid 278
Grantsburg Middle
278 students
- Grantsburg Hig 273
Grantsburg High
273 students
- Grantsburg Ele 250
Grantsburg Elementary
250 students
- This school 117
Nelson Elementary
117 students
What this shows Nelson Elementary reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nelson Elementary compares
Nelson Elementary 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,576
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Grantsburg School District reports $11,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nelson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iforward | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grantsburg Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grantsburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grantsburg Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nelson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Grantsburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Elementary
How many students attend Nelson Elementary?
Nelson Elementary has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grantsburg, WI. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nelson Elementary?
18.8% of students at Nelson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nelson Elementary?
Nelson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Nelson Elementary rank among public schools in Grantsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Grantsburg, 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 Grantsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Grantsburg School District?
Besides Nelson Elementary, Grantsburg School District also operates Iforward (1,030 students), Grantsburg Middle (278 students), and Grantsburg High (273 students). See the Grantsburg School District district page for the complete list.