Enrollment
322
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ontario, WI
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551077000683
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 322
- students enrolled
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551077000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ontario, Wisconsin, enrolling 322 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 423 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ontario's public schools, it stands alongside Brookwood High (264 students): Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 12.6:1).
Its district, Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District, also runs Brookwood High (264 students).
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 Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary compares
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District, which includes Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary.
$16,087
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 59.8%
Federal 17.5%
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 Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Ontario
1 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 (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary
How many students attend Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary?
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ontario, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary?
43.5% of students at Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Ontario, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary?
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary a good school?
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District?
Besides Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary, Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District also operates Brookwood High (264 students). See the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District district page for the complete list.
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