- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omro, WI
Patch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Patch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551098001440
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patch Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Omro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Patch Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patch Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Omro, WI.
School address
District: Omro School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551098001440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Patch Elementary shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 551098001440 · Omro, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 15.4:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Omro High (317 students)
Patch Elementary shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Patch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Omro High
Omro High
317 students
- Omro Elementar
Omro Elementary
275 students
- Omro Middle
Omro Middle
223 students
- This school
Patch Elementary
215 students
What this shows Patch Elementary reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patch Elementary compares
Patch 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$14,950
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Patch Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Omro School District reports $14,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Omro Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Omro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patch Elementary
How many students attend Patch Elementary?
Patch Elementary has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omro, WI. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Patch Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patch Elementary?
24.5% of students at Patch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Patch Elementary is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Omro, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patch Elementary?
Patch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Patch Elementary rank among public schools in Omro?
By Resource Investment Index, Patch Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Omro, 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 Omro School District?
Besides Patch Elementary, Omro School District also operates Omro High (317 students), Omro Elementary (275 students), and Omro Middle (223 students). See the Omro School District district page for the complete list.