- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plover, WI
Plover-Whiting Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Plover-Whiting Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551449001878
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plover-Whiting Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 448
- students enrolled
Plover-Whiting Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449001878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Plover-Whiting Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 551449001878 · Plover, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 13.2:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students)
Plover-Whiting Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Plover-Whiting Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevens Point
Stevens Point Area Senior High
1,478 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
757 students
- P J Jacobs Jun
P J Jacobs Junior High
709 students
- Roosevelt Elem 522
Roosevelt Elementary
522 students
- This school 448
Plover-Whiting Elementary
448 students
- Washington Ele 443
Washington Elementary
443 students
What this shows Plover-Whiting Elementary reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plover-Whiting Elementary compares
Plover-Whiting 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$13,909
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Plover-Whiting Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Stevens Point Area Public School District reports $13,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plover-Whiting Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plover-Whiting Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Plover
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plover-Whiting Elementary
How many students attend Plover-Whiting Elementary?
Plover-Whiting Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plover, WI. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plover-Whiting Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plover-Whiting Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Plover-Whiting Elementary?
33.1% of students at Plover-Whiting Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plover-Whiting Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Plover-Whiting Elementary is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Plover, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plover-Whiting Elementary?
Plover-Whiting Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides Plover-Whiting Elementary, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students), and P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.