- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rhinelander, WI
Pelican Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pelican Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551272001680
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelican Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Rhinelander · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelican Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelican Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rhinelander, WI.
School address
District: Rhinelander School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551272001680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Pelican Elementary shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 551272001680 · Rhinelander, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 11.4:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Rhinelander High (757 students)
Pelican Elementary shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Pelican Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rhinelander Hi
Rhinelander High
757 students
- James Williams
James Williams Middle
454 students
- Crescent Eleme
Crescent Elementary
384 students
- Central Elemen 269
Central Elementary
269 students
- This school 263
Pelican Elementary
263 students
- Northwoods Com 97
Northwoods Community Elementary
97 students
What this shows Pelican Elementary reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelican Elementary compares
Pelican 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$17,312
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Pelican Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Rhinelander School District reports $17,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pelican Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinelander High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Williams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwoods Community Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelican Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Rhinelander
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelican Elementary
How many students attend Pelican Elementary?
Pelican Elementary has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rhinelander, WI. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelican Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelican Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Pelican Elementary?
46.8% of students at Pelican Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelican Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pelican Elementary is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Rhinelander, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelican Elementary?
Pelican Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Pelican Elementary rank among schools in Rhinelander?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelican Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rhinelander, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rhinelander on the city page.
What other schools are in Rhinelander School District?
Besides Pelican Elementary, Rhinelander School District also operates Rhinelander High (757 students), James Williams Middle (454 students), and Crescent Elementary (384 students). See the Rhinelander School District district page for the complete list.