Enrollment
489
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oconto Falls, WI
Oconto Falls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oconto Falls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551095001066
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oconto Falls Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Oconto Falls · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oconto Falls Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oconto Falls Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Oconto Falls, WI.
School address
District: Oconto Falls Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551095001066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oconto Falls Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oconto Falls Elementary
Oconto Falls Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 489 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.0% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 436 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #235.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oconto Falls Public School District also operates Oconto Falls High (511 students) and Washington Middle (377 students) alongside Oconto Falls 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 Falls Elementary compares
Oconto Falls 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
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
26.2%
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
$14,918
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 87.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Oconto Falls Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconto Falls Public School District, which includes Oconto Falls Elementary.
$14,918
Per student
0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 9.9%
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 Falls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Falls High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abrams Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oconto Falls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oconto Falls Elementary
How many students attend Oconto Falls Elementary?
Oconto Falls Elementary has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oconto Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oconto Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oconto Falls 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 Oconto Falls Elementary?
38.0% of students at Oconto Falls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oconto Falls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oconto Falls Elementary is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Oconto Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oconto Falls Elementary?
Oconto Falls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Falls Elementary rank among public schools in Oconto Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Oconto Falls Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Oconto Falls, 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 Falls on the city page.
Is Oconto Falls Elementary a good school?
Oconto Falls Elementary earns 42/100 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 Falls Public School District?
Besides Oconto Falls Elementary, Oconto Falls Public School District also operates Oconto Falls High (511 students), Washington Middle (377 students), and Abrams Elementary (287 students). See the Oconto Falls Public School District district page for the complete list.
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