Enrollment
419
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Glarus, WI
New Glarus Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Glarus Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551050001375
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Glarus Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Glarus · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Glarus Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Glarus Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Glarus, WI.
School address
District: New Glarus School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551050001375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Glarus Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Glarus Elementary
New Glarus Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Glarus, Wisconsin, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.5% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 419 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New Glarus School District also operates New Glarus High (320 students) and New Glarus Middle (214 students) alongside New Glarus 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 New Glarus Elementary compares
New Glarus 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,427
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, New Glarus Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Glarus School District, which includes New Glarus Elementary.
$13,427
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 39.4%
Federal 7.8%
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 New Glarus Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Glarus High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Glarus Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Glarus Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Glarus Elementary
How many students attend New Glarus Elementary?
New Glarus Elementary has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Glarus, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Glarus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Glarus Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Glarus Elementary?
14.5% of students at New Glarus Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Glarus Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Glarus Elementary is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in New Glarus, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Glarus Elementary?
New Glarus Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 New Glarus Elementary rank among public schools in New Glarus?
By Resource Investment Index, New Glarus Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Glarus, 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 New Glarus on the city page.
Is New Glarus Elementary a good school?
New Glarus Elementary earns 65/100 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 New Glarus School District?
Besides New Glarus Elementary, New Glarus School District also operates New Glarus High (320 students) and New Glarus Middle (214 students). See the New Glarus School District district page for the complete list.
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