- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Onalaska, WI
Pertzsch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pertzsch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551101001449
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pertzsch Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Onalaska · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pertzsch Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pertzsch Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Onalaska, WI.
School address
District: Onalaska School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551101001449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Pertzsch Elementary held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 551101001449 · Onalaska, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 13.3:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Onalaska High (925 students)
Pertzsch Elementary held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Pertzsch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onalaska High
Onalaska High
925 students
- Onalaska Middl
Onalaska Middle
620 students
- Eagle Bluff El
Eagle Bluff Elementary
471 students
- Northern Hills
Northern Hills Elementary
463 students
- This school
Pertzsch Elementary
373 students
- Onalaska Preki 68
Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School
68 students
What this shows Pertzsch Elementary reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pertzsch Elementary compares
Pertzsch Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$13,887
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Pertzsch Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Onalaska School District reports $13,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pertzsch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onalaska Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Bluff Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pertzsch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Onalaska
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pertzsch Elementary
How many students attend Pertzsch Elementary?
Pertzsch Elementary has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Onalaska, WI. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pertzsch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pertzsch Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% 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 Pertzsch Elementary?
36.6% of students at Pertzsch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pertzsch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pertzsch Elementary is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Onalaska, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pertzsch Elementary?
Pertzsch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Pertzsch Elementary rank among schools in Onalaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Pertzsch Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Onalaska, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Onalaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Onalaska School District?
Besides Pertzsch Elementary, Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska High (925 students), Onalaska Middle (620 students), and Eagle Bluff Elementary (471 students). See the Onalaska School District district page for the complete list.