Enrollment
154
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Antigo, WI
North Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550036000042
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Antigo · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Antigo, WI.
School address
District: Antigo Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550036000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elementary
North Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Antigo, Wisconsin, enrolling 154 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, North Elementary is leaner than roughly 97% of Wisconsin schools and 44% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 76.3% of students qualify for free meals, 98% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 154 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Antigo's public schools, it stands alongside Antigo High (781 students): North Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.1:1 vs 15.3:1).
Antigo Unified School District also operates Antigo High (781 students) and Antigo Middle (451 students) alongside North 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 North Elementary compares
North 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 98% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 3% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$13,303
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 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, North Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Antigo Unified School District, which includes North Elementary.
$13,303
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 57.6%
Federal 14.1%
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 North Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Antigo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Antigo
3 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 (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Elementary
How many students attend North Elementary?
North Elementary has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Antigo, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary is 8.1:1, which is 44% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elementary?
76.3% of students at North Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Antigo, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary?
North Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 North Elementary rank among schools in Antigo?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Antigo, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Antigo on the city page.
Is North Elementary a good school?
North Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 Antigo Unified School District?
Besides North Elementary, Antigo Unified School District also operates Antigo High (781 students), Antigo Middle (451 students), and East Elementary (198 students). See the Antigo Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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