Enrollment
428
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orfordville, WI
Parkview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551113001475
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Orfordville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- 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 3 public schools in Orfordville, WI.
School address
District: Parkview School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551113001475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkview Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkview Elementary
Parkview Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Orfordville, Wisconsin, enrolling 428 students.
At 13.4:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 428 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 558 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #332.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Orfordville's public schools, it stands alongside Parkview Academy of Virtual Education (51 students): Parkview Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Parkview School District also operates Parkview High (187 students) and Parkview Junior High (171 students) alongside Parkview Elementary.
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 Parkview Elementary compares
Parkview Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,652
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Parkview Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parkview School District, which includes Parkview Elementary.
$14,652
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 48.0%
Federal 9.9%
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 Parkview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Academy of Virtual Education | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools in Orfordville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Parkview Elementary
How many students attend Parkview Elementary?
Parkview Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orfordville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 7% 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 Parkview Elementary?
28.0% 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 93.9% of enrollment, in Orfordville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview Elementary?
Parkview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Parkview Elementary rank among public schools in Orfordville?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Orfordville, 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 Orfordville on the city page.
Is Parkview Elementary a good school?
Parkview Elementary earns 42/100 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 Parkview School District?
Besides Parkview Elementary, Parkview School District also operates Parkview High (187 students), Parkview Junior High (171 students), and Parkview Academy of Virtual Education (51 students). See the Parkview School District district page for the complete list.
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