Enrollment
171
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550131000181
Pecatonica Elementary — Hollandale, WI
Federal NCES profile for Pecatonica Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pecatonica Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pecatonica Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pecatonica Elementary reports 171 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% below the Wisconsin average and 49% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 171 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pecatonica Area School District spends $19,600 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.6% from local sources (property taxes), 47.9% from the state, and 9.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pecatonica Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,600
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 171 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 171 Top 26% in Wisconsin — larger than 74% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.6% -31% vs state
NCES ID 550131000181
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 171:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pecatonica Area School District, which includes Pecatonica Elementary.
$19,600
Per student
+5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.9%
Federal 9.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pecatonica Elementary
How many students attend Pecatonica Elementary?
Pecatonica Elementary has 171 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hollandale, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pecatonica Elementary?
26.6% of students at Pecatonica Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecatonica Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pecatonica Elementary is White at 94.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hollandale, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecatonica Elementary?
Pecatonica Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.