Enrollment
103
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Freedom Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Freedom Elementary
North Freedom Elementary is a small elementary school in North Freedom, Wisconsin, enrolling 103 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 103 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 195 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Baraboo School District also operates Baraboo High (885 students) and Jack Young Middle (548 students) alongside North Freedom 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 Freedom Elementary compares
North Freedom 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,486
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baraboo School District, which includes North Freedom Elementary.
$13,486
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 46.4%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~103 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is North Freedom Elementary a good school?
North Freedom Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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