Enrollment
437
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Holstein, WI
New Holstein Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Holstein Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551053001378
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Holstein Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Holstein · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
New Holstein Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Holstein Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Holstein, WI.
School address
District: New Holstein School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551053001378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Holstein Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Holstein Elementary
New Holstein Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Holstein, Wisconsin, enrolling 437 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 437 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 550 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #475, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
New Holstein School District also operates New Holstein High (309 students) and New Holstein Middle (235 students) alongside New Holstein 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 Holstein Elementary compares
New Holstein 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,826
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, New Holstein Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Holstein School District, which includes New Holstein Elementary.
$12,826
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 46.4%
Federal 8.6%
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 Holstein Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Holstein High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Holstein Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Holstein Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New Holstein Elementary
How many students attend New Holstein Elementary?
New Holstein Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Holstein, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Holstein Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Holstein Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Holstein Elementary?
24.2% of students at New Holstein Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Holstein Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Holstein Elementary is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in New Holstein, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Holstein Elementary?
New Holstein Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Holstein Elementary rank among public schools in New Holstein?
By Resource Investment Index, New Holstein Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Holstein, 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 Holstein on the city page.
Is New Holstein Elementary a good school?
New Holstein Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 New Holstein School District?
Besides New Holstein Elementary, New Holstein School District also operates New Holstein High (309 students) and New Holstein Middle (235 students). See the New Holstein School District district page for the complete list.
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