- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oconomowoc, WI
Park Lawn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Park Lawn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551089001424
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Lawn Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Oconomowoc · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Lawn Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Lawn Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Oconomowoc, WI.
School address
District: Oconomowoc Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551089001424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Park Lawn Elementary shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 551089001424 · Oconomowoc, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 12:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Oconomowoc High (1,591 students)
Park Lawn Elementary shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Park Lawn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oconomowoc Hig
Oconomowoc High
1,591 students
- Nature Hill In
Nature Hill Intermediate
750 students
- Silver Lake In 633
Silver Lake Intermediate
633 students
- Meadow View El 548
Meadow View Elementary
548 students
- Summit Element 504
Summit Elementary
504 students
- This school 383
Park Lawn Elementary
383 students
What this shows Park Lawn Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Lawn Elementary compares
Park Lawn 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,278
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Park Lawn Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconomowoc Area School District reports $13,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Lawn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconomowoc High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nature Hill Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Lake Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Lawn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Oconomowoc
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lake Country Classical Academy Inc
Standard public school
562 students
Meadow View Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Summit Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Greenland Elementary
Standard public school
263 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Stone Bank Elementary
Standard public school
241 students 11:1 students per teacher
Adeline Montessori School Inc
Standard public school
211 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Lawn Elementary
How many students attend Park Lawn Elementary?
Park Lawn Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oconomowoc, WI. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Lawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Lawn Elementary is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Lawn Elementary?
17.9% of students at Park Lawn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Lawn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Park Lawn Elementary is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Oconomowoc, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Lawn Elementary?
Park Lawn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lawn Elementary rank among schools in Oconomowoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Lawn Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Oconomowoc, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oconomowoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Oconomowoc Area School District?
Besides Park Lawn Elementary, Oconomowoc Area School District also operates Oconomowoc High (1,591 students), Nature Hill Intermediate (750 students), and Silver Lake Intermediate (633 students). See the Oconomowoc Area School District district page for the complete list.