Enrollment
480
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkside School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkside School
Parkside School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wautoma, Wisconsin, enrolling 480 students.
At 13.3:1, 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 49.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 480 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 274 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wautoma Area School District also operates Wautoma High (388 students) and Riverview Elementary (302 students) alongside Parkside School.
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 Parkside School compares
Parkside School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,073
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wautoma Area School District, which includes Parkside School.
$14,073
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 42.4%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wautoma on the city page.
Is Parkside School a good school?
Parkside School earns 46/100 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 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.
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