- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Onalaska, WI
Northern Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northern Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551101001446
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Hills Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Onalaska · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Hills Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Hills Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Onalaska, WI.
School address
District: Onalaska School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551101001446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Northern Hills Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 551101001446 · Onalaska, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 12.2:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Onalaska High (925 students)
Northern Hills Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Northern Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onalaska High
Onalaska High
925 students
- Onalaska Middl
Onalaska Middle
620 students
- Eagle Bluff El
Eagle Bluff Elementary
471 students
- This school
Northern Hills Elementary
463 students
- Pertzsch Eleme
Pertzsch Elementary
373 students
- Onalaska Preki 68
Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School
68 students
What this shows Northern Hills Elementary reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Hills Elementary compares
Northern Hills 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,887
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 60.5%
Asian 21.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Northern Hills Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Onalaska School District reports $13,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onalaska Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Bluff Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pertzsch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Onalaska
3 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 (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Hills Elementary
How many students attend Northern Hills Elementary?
Northern Hills Elementary has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Onalaska, WI. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Hills Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Northern Hills Elementary?
39.3% of students at Northern Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northern Hills Elementary is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Onalaska, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Hills Elementary?
Northern Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northern Hills Elementary rank among schools in Onalaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Hills Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Onalaska, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Onalaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Onalaska School District?
Besides Northern Hills Elementary, Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska High (925 students), Onalaska Middle (620 students), and Eagle Bluff Elementary (471 students). See the Onalaska School District district page for the complete list.