Enrollment
275
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Osceola, WI
Osceola Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Osceola Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551116001073
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola Intermediate earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Osceola · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Intermediate ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Osceola, WI.
School address
District: Osceola School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551116001073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osceola Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osceola Intermediate
Osceola Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Osceola, Wisconsin, enrolling 275 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 275 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 444 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #243.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Osceola School District also operates Osceola High (498 students) and Osceola Middle (398 students) alongside Osceola Intermediate.
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 Osceola Intermediate compares
Osceola Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$16,468
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Osceola Intermediate is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola School District, which includes Osceola Intermediate.
$16,468
Per student
+10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 42.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 Osceola Intermediate 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 Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary 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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Osceola Intermediate
How many students attend Osceola Intermediate?
Osceola Intermediate has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Osceola, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Intermediate is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Intermediate?
22.8% of students at Osceola Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Osceola Intermediate is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Osceola, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola Intermediate?
Osceola Intermediate 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 Osceola Intermediate rank among public schools in Osceola?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola Intermediate ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Osceola on the city page.
Is Osceola Intermediate a good school?
Osceola Intermediate 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 Osceola School District?
Besides Osceola Intermediate, Osceola School District also operates Osceola High (498 students), Osceola Middle (398 students), and Osceola Elementary (250 students). See the Osceola School District district page for the complete list.
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