Enrollment
194
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franksville, WI
North Cape Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Cape Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551251001657
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Cape Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Franksville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Cape Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Cape Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Franksville, WI.
School address
District: North Cape School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551251001657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Cape Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Cape Elementary
North Cape Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Franksville, Wisconsin, enrolling 194 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.0% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 194 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Franksville's public schools, it stands alongside Raymond Elementary (385 students): North Cape Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 12.4:1).
North Cape School District operates only this one school, so North Cape Elementary has no district-mates to compare against locally.
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 North Cape Elementary compares
North Cape 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 77% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,387
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.9, North Cape Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Cape School District, which includes North Cape Elementary.
$13,387
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 29.5%
Federal 9.2%
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.
Similar other schools in Franksville
2 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 (~194 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Cape Elementary
How many students attend North Cape Elementary?
North Cape Elementary has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franksville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cape Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Cape Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Cape Elementary?
9.0% of students at North Cape Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Cape Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Cape Elementary is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Franksville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Cape Elementary?
North Cape Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 North Cape Elementary rank among schools in Franksville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Cape Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Franksville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franksville on the city page.
Is North Cape Elementary a good school?
North Cape Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 North Cape School District?
None reported; North Cape School District operates only North Cape Elementary as a public school district in NCES's records.
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