- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Freedom, WI
North Freedom Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Freedom Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550081000107
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Freedom Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 103
- students enrolled
North Freedom Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Baraboo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550081000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
North Freedom Elementary held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.2 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 550081000107 · North Freedom, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 12.9:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Baraboo High (885 students)
North Freedom Elementary held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.2 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
North Freedom Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baraboo High
Baraboo High
885 students
- Jack Young Mid
Jack Young Middle
548 students
- East Elementar 334
East Elementary
334 students
- Willson Elemen 284
Willson Elementary
284 students
- Al Behrman Ele 278
Al Behrman Elementary
278 students
- This school 103
North Freedom Elementary
103 students
What this shows North Freedom Elementary reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Freedom Elementary compares
North Freedom 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$14,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, North Freedom Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baraboo School District reports $14,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Freedom Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack Young Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Al Behrman Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Freedom Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~103 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Freedom Elementary
How many students attend North Freedom Elementary?
North Freedom Elementary has 103 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Freedom, WI. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Freedom Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Freedom Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Freedom Elementary?
34.2% of students at North Freedom Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Freedom Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Freedom Elementary is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in North Freedom, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Freedom Elementary?
North Freedom Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Baraboo School District?
Besides North Freedom Elementary, Baraboo School District also operates Baraboo High (885 students), Jack Young Middle (548 students), and East Elementary (334 students). See the Baraboo School District district page for the complete list.