Enrollment
117
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nelson Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nelson Elementary
Nelson Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, enrolling 117 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 117 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Grantsburg School District spends $11,037 per pupil, 26% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Grantsburg's public schools, it stands alongside Iforward (1,030 students): Nelson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 20.6:1).
Grantsburg School District also operates Iforward (1,030 students) and Grantsburg Middle (278 students) alongside Nelson 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 Nelson Elementary compares
Nelson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,037
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grantsburg School District, which includes Nelson Elementary.
$11,037
Per student
-26%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.3%
State 30.2%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nelson Elementary a good school?
Nelson Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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