- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Niagara Elementary held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 551068001393 · Niagara, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 15.1:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Niagara High (184 students)
Niagara Elementary held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Niagara Elementary compares
Niagara Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,968
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
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.
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
District finance for Niagara School District reports $13,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Niagara
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 (~271 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.