- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Oconto Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 551092001429 · Oconto, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 12.1:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Oconto High (299 students)
Oconto Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Oconto Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oconto Elementary
340 students
- Oconto High
Oconto High
299 students
- Oconto Middle
Oconto Middle
270 students
- Northeast Wisc 13
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
13 students
What this shows Oconto Elementary reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oconto Elementary compares
Oconto 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,766
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Oconto Unified School District reports $14,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~340 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.