- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poplar, WI
Northwestern Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550864001481
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 515
- students enrolled
Northwestern Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Maple School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550864001481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Northwestern Elementary held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 550864001481 · Poplar, WI Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 16.6:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern High (372 students)
Northwestern Elementary held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northwestern Elementary
515 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High
372 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Middle
289 students
- Iron River Ele 95
Iron River Elementary
95 students
What this shows Northwestern Elementary reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Elementary compares
Northwestern 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$14,408
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Northwestern Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Maple School District reports $14,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iron River Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Elementary
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary?
Northwestern Elementary has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poplar, WI. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwestern Elementary?
31.7% of students at Northwestern Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Elementary is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Poplar, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Elementary?
Northwestern Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Maple School District?
Besides Northwestern Elementary, Maple School District also operates Northwestern High (372 students), Northwestern Middle (289 students), and Iron River Elementary (95 students). See the Maple School District district page for the complete list.