- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Berlin, WI
Poplar Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Poplar Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551047001365
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplar Creek Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in New Berlin · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Poplar Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in New Berlin, WI.
School address
District: New Berlin School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551047001365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Poplar Creek Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 551047001365 · New Berlin, WI Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 18.4:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower Middle/High (1,095 students)
Poplar Creek Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Poplar Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eisenhower Mid
Eisenhower Middle/High
1,095 students
- New Berlin Wes
New Berlin West Middle/High
1,036 students
- Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan Elementary
669 students
- Elmwood Elemen
Elmwood Elementary
567 students
- This school
Poplar Creek Elementary
514 students
- Orchard Lane E
Orchard Lane Elementary
453 students
What this shows Poplar Creek Elementary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poplar Creek Elementary compares
Poplar Creek 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,146
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Poplar Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Berlin School District reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poplar Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Middle/High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Berlin West Middle/High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poplar Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in New Berlin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Middle/High
Standard public school
1,095 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
New Berlin West Middle/High
Standard public school
1,036 students 15:1 students per teacher
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Orchard Lane Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poplar Creek Elementary
How many students attend Poplar Creek Elementary?
Poplar Creek Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Berlin, WI. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Creek Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poplar Creek Elementary?
20.4% of students at Poplar Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poplar Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Poplar Creek Elementary is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in New Berlin, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplar Creek Elementary?
Poplar Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poplar Creek Elementary rank among schools in New Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in New Berlin, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Berlin on the city page.
What other schools are in New Berlin School District?
Besides Poplar Creek Elementary, New Berlin School District also operates Eisenhower Middle/High (1,095 students), New Berlin West Middle/High (1,036 students), and Ronald Reagan Elementary (669 students). See the New Berlin School District district page for the complete list.