Enrollment
290
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Park Falls, WI
Park Falls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Park Falls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550005801523
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Falls Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Park Falls · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Falls Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Falls Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Park Falls, WI.
School address
District: Chequamegon School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550005801523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Falls Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Falls Elementary
Park Falls Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Park Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 290 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 290 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 306 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #125.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Chequamegon School District also operates Chequamegon High (196 students) and Chequamegon Middle (128 students) alongside Park 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 Park Falls Elementary compares
Park 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,191
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 79.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Park Falls Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chequamegon School District, which includes Park Falls Elementary.
$17,191
Per student
+15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 29.3%
Federal 13.1%
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 Park Falls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequamegon High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chequamegon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glidden Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Class Act Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Falls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Park Falls Elementary
How many students attend Park Falls Elementary?
Park Falls Elementary has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Park Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Falls Elementary is 12.6:1, 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 Park Falls Elementary?
51.1% of students at Park Falls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Falls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Park Falls Elementary is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Park Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Falls Elementary?
Park Falls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Park Falls Elementary rank among public schools in Park Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Falls Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Park 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 Park Falls on the city page.
Is Park Falls Elementary a good school?
Park Falls Elementary earns 47/100 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 Chequamegon School District?
Besides Park Falls Elementary, Chequamegon School District also operates Chequamegon High (196 students), Chequamegon Middle (128 students), and Glidden Elementary (25 students). See the Chequamegon School District district page for the complete list.
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