- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Osceola, WI
Osceola Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Osceola Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551116001479
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Osceola · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Osceola, WI.
School address
District: Osceola School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551116001479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Osceola Elementary shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 551116001479 · Osceola, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 8.6:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Osceola High (498 students)
Osceola Elementary shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Osceola Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Osceola High
Osceola High
498 students
- Osceola Middle
Osceola Middle
398 students
- Osceola Interm
Osceola Intermediate
275 students
- This school
Osceola Elementary
250 students
What this shows Osceola Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osceola Elementary compares
Osceola Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 5% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$15,566
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 167 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.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Osceola Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Osceola School District reports $15,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osceola Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osceola Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osceola Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osceola Elementary
How many students attend Osceola Elementary?
Osceola Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Osceola, WI. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Elementary is 8.6:1, which is 40% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 45% 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 Osceola Elementary?
30.0% of students at Osceola Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Osceola Elementary is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Osceola, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Elementary?
Osceola Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Osceola Elementary rank among public schools in Osceola?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Osceola, 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 Osceola School District?
Besides Osceola Elementary, Osceola School District also operates Osceola High (498 students), Osceola Middle (398 students), and Osceola Intermediate (275 students). See the Osceola School District district page for the complete list.