Enrollment
580
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peshtigo, WI
Peshtigo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Peshtigo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551161001533
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peshtigo Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Peshtigo · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Peshtigo Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peshtigo Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Peshtigo, WI.
School address
District: Peshtigo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551161001533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peshtigo Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peshtigo Elementary
Peshtigo Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, enrolling 580 students.
At 12.9:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.9% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 580 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 373 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Peshtigo School District also operates Peshtigo High (330 students) and Peshtigo Middle (151 students) alongside Peshtigo 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 Peshtigo Elementary compares
Peshtigo 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,502
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- 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 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Peshtigo Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peshtigo School District, which includes Peshtigo Elementary.
$13,502
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.8%
Federal 12.3%
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 Peshtigo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshtigo High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peshtigo Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peshtigo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Peshtigo Elementary
How many students attend Peshtigo Elementary?
Peshtigo Elementary has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peshtigo, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peshtigo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Peshtigo Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Peshtigo Elementary?
33.9% of students at Peshtigo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peshtigo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Peshtigo Elementary is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Peshtigo, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peshtigo Elementary?
Peshtigo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peshtigo Elementary rank among public schools in Peshtigo?
By Resource Investment Index, Peshtigo Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Peshtigo, 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 Peshtigo on the city page.
Is Peshtigo Elementary a good school?
Peshtigo Elementary earns 56/100 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 Peshtigo School District?
Besides Peshtigo Elementary, Peshtigo School District also operates Peshtigo High (330 students) and Peshtigo Middle (151 students). See the Peshtigo School District district page for the complete list.
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