Enrollment
271
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niagara, WI
Niagara Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Niagara Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551068001393
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niagara Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 271
- students enrolled
Niagara Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Niagara School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551068001393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niagara Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niagara Elementary
Niagara Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Niagara, Wisconsin, enrolling 271 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 271 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #159.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Niagara's public schools, it stands alongside Niagara High (184 students): Niagara Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.1:1).
Its district, Niagara School District, also runs Niagara High (184 students).
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 Niagara Elementary compares
Niagara 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,341
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 91.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Niagara Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niagara School District, which includes Niagara Elementary.
$13,341
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 47.8%
Federal 10.7%
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 Niagara Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niagara Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Niagara
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 (~271 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Niagara Elementary
How many students attend Niagara Elementary?
Niagara Elementary has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niagara, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niagara Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Niagara Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niagara Elementary?
54.6% of students at Niagara Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niagara Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Niagara Elementary is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Niagara, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niagara Elementary?
Niagara Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
Is Niagara Elementary a good school?
Niagara Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Niagara School District?
Besides Niagara Elementary, Niagara School District also operates Niagara High (184 students). See the Niagara School District district page for the complete list.
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