Enrollment
274
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fond Du Lac, WI
Pier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550468000501
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pier Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pier Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pier Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550468000501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pier Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pier Elementary
Pier Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, enrolling 274 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 274 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students) and Sabish Middle (445 students) alongside Pier 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 Pier Elementary compares
Pier 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
24.8%
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
$14,532
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 5.5%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Pier Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fond Du Lac School District, which includes Pier Elementary.
$14,532
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 12.7%
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 Pier Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sabish Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theisen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waters Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pier Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pier Elementary
How many students attend Pier Elementary?
Pier Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pier 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 Pier Elementary?
56.3% of students at Pier Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pier Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pier Elementary is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pier Elementary?
Pier Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pier Elementary rank among schools in Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Pier Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fond Du Lac on the city page.
Is Pier Elementary a good school?
Pier Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. 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 Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Pier Elementary, Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students), Sabish Middle (445 students), and Theisen Middle (431 students). See the Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.
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