- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Park Falls Elementary held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 550005801523 · Park Falls, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 12.6:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Chequamegon High (196 students)
Park Falls Elementary held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Park Falls Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Park Falls Elementary
290 students
- Chequamegon Hi
Chequamegon High
196 students
- Chequamegon Mi
Chequamegon Middle
128 students
- Glidden Elemen 25
Glidden Elementary
25 students
- Class Act Char 11
Class Act Charter
11 students
What this shows Park Falls Elementary reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Falls Elementary compares
Park Falls 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$17,499
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Chequamegon School District reports $17,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~290 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.