- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chippewa Falls, WI
Parkview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550255000637
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Chippewa Falls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkview Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Chippewa Falls, WI.
School address
District: Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550255000637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Parkview Elementary shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 550255000637 · Chippewa Falls, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 12.2:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students)
Parkview Elementary shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Parkview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls High
1,451 students
- Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls Middle
999 students
- This school 377
Parkview Elementary
377 students
- Halmstad Eleme 355
Halmstad Elementary
355 students
- Hillcrest Elem 344
Hillcrest Elementary
344 students
- Stillson Eleme 338
Stillson Elementary
338 students
What this shows Parkview Elementary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkview Elementary compares
Parkview 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,948
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Parkview Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District reports $13,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Falls Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Halmstad Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Chippewa Falls
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkview Elementary
How many students attend Parkview Elementary?
Parkview Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chippewa Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Parkview Elementary?
42.3% of students at Parkview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parkview Elementary is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Chippewa Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview Elementary?
Parkview Elementary 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 Parkview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chippewa Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Chippewa Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chippewa Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Besides Parkview Elementary, Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District also operates Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students), Chippewa Falls Middle (999 students), and Halmstad Elementary (355 students). See the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District district page for the complete list.