- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Potosi, WI
Potosi Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Potosi Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551209001575
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potosi Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Potosi · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Potosi Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potosi Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Potosi, WI.
School address
District: Potosi School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551209001575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Potosi Elementary grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 551209001575 · Potosi, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 12.8:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Potosi High (107 students)
Potosi Elementary grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Potosi Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Potosi Elementary
166 students
- Potosi High
Potosi High
107 students
- Potosi Middle 66
Potosi Middle
66 students
What this shows Potosi Elementary reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potosi Elementary compares
Potosi Elementary is a growing 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,506
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Potosi Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Potosi School District reports $19,506 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Potosi Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosi High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potosi Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potosi Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Potosi Elementary
How many students attend Potosi Elementary?
Potosi Elementary has 166 students enrolled. It is a public school in Potosi, WI. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potosi Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Potosi Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Potosi Elementary?
20.3% of students at Potosi Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potosi Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Potosi Elementary is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Potosi, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potosi Elementary?
Potosi Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Potosi Elementary rank among public schools in Potosi?
By Resource Investment Index, Potosi Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Potosi, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Potosi School District?
Besides Potosi Elementary, Potosi School District also operates Potosi High (107 students) and Potosi Middle (66 students). See the Potosi School District district page for the complete list.