- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wautoma, WI
Parkside School
Federal NCES profile for Parkside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551596002071
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wautoma · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wautoma, WI.
School address
District: Wautoma Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551596002071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Parkside School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 551596002071 · Wautoma, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 13.3:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wautoma High (388 students)
Parkside School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Parkside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Parkside School
480 students
- Wautoma High
Wautoma High
388 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary
302 students
- Redgranite Ele 130
Redgranite Elementary
130 students
What this shows Parkside School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside School compares
Parkside School 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,154
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Parkside School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Wautoma Area School District reports $14,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wautoma High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redgranite Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside School
How many students attend Parkside School?
Parkside School has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wautoma, WI. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Parkside School?
49.9% of students at Parkside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside School?
The largest demographic group at Parkside School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Wautoma, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside School?
Parkside School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Parkside School rank among public schools in Wautoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wautoma, 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 Wautoma Area School District?
Besides Parkside School, Wautoma Area School District also operates Wautoma High (388 students), Riverview Elementary (302 students), and Redgranite Elementary (130 students). See the Wautoma Area School District district page for the complete list.