Enrollment
340
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oconto, WI
Oconto Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oconto Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551092001429
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oconto Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Oconto · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oconto Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oconto Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Oconto, WI.
School address
District: Oconto Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551092001429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oconto Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oconto Elementary
Oconto Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oconto, Wisconsin, enrolling 340 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 363 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Oconto's public schools, it stands alongside Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy (13 students): Oconto Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 13:1).
Oconto Unified School District also operates Oconto High (299 students) and Oconto Middle (270 students) alongside Oconto 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 Oconto Elementary compares
Oconto 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$13,935
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 90.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Oconto Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconto Unified School District, which includes Oconto Elementary.
$13,935
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 52.2%
Federal 12.0%
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 Oconto Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oconto Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oconto Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Oconto
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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oconto Elementary
How many students attend Oconto Elementary?
Oconto Elementary has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oconto, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oconto Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oconto Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Oconto Elementary?
48.1% of students at Oconto Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oconto Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oconto Elementary is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Oconto, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oconto Elementary?
Oconto Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oconto Elementary rank among public schools in Oconto?
By Resource Investment Index, Oconto Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Oconto, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oconto on the city page.
Is Oconto Elementary a good school?
Oconto Elementary earns 45/100 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 Oconto Unified School District?
Besides Oconto Elementary, Oconto Unified School District also operates Oconto High (299 students), Oconto Middle (270 students), and Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy (13 students). See the Oconto Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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