- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Pier Elementary shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 550468000501 · Fond Du Lac, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 11.4:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students)
Pier Elementary shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Pier Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fond Du Lac Hi
Fond Du Lac High
1,917 students
- Sabish Middle 445
Sabish Middle
445 students
- Theisen Middle 431
Theisen Middle
431 students
- Woodworth Midd 413
Woodworth Middle
413 students
- Waters Element 389
Waters Elementary
389 students
- This school 274
Pier Elementary
274 students
What this shows Pier Elementary reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pier Elementary compares
Pier 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,833
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 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.
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
District finance for Fond Du Lac School District reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~274 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.