Enrollment
202
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Edwards, WI
Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551197001565
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Port Edwards · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Port Edwards, WI.
School address
District: Port Edwards School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551197001565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School
Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Port Edwards, Wisconsin, enrolling 202 students.
At 13.5:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 202 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Port Edwards School District also operates John Edwards High (144 students) and John Edwards Middle (89 students) alongside Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School.
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 Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School compares
Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▲ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 54% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,388
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Edwards School District, which includes Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School.
$14,388
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.0%
Federal 11.3%
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 Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Edwards High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Edwards Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School
How many students attend Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School?
Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School has 202 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Edwards, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School?
39.4% of students at Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Port Edwards, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School?
Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School rank among public schools in Port Edwards?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Port Edwards, 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 Port Edwards on the city page.
Is Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School a good school?
Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School earns 51/100 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 Port Edwards School District?
Besides Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School, Port Edwards School District also operates John Edwards High (144 students) and John Edwards Middle (89 students). See the Port Edwards School District district page for the complete list.
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