Enrollment
331
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beloit, WI
Powers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Powers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550108000157
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powers Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Powers Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powers Elementary ranks #3 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit Turner School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550108000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Powers Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Powers Elementary
Powers Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Beloit, Wisconsin, enrolling 331 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.3% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 518 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #190.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Beloit's public schools, it stands alongside The Lincoln Academy (727 students): Powers Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 23.5:1).
Beloit Turner School District also operates Garden Prairie Intermediate School (491 students) and Turner High (459 students) alongside Powers Elementary.
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 Powers Elementary compares
Powers Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,105
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Powers Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beloit Turner School District, which includes Powers Elementary.
$12,105
Per student
-19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 45.5%
Federal 10.4%
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 Powers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Prairie Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Beloit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The Lincoln Academy
Standard public school
727 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Todd Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Converse Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Hackett Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Gaston Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Powers Elementary
How many students attend Powers Elementary?
Powers Elementary has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beloit, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Powers Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powers Elementary?
33.3% of students at Powers Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Powers Elementary is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powers Elementary?
Powers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Powers Elementary rank among schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Powers Elementary ranks #3 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beloit on the city page.
Is Powers Elementary a good school?
Powers Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Beloit Turner School District?
Besides Powers Elementary, Beloit Turner School District also operates Garden Prairie Intermediate School (491 students), Turner High (459 students), and Turner Middle (381 students). See the Beloit Turner School District district page for the complete list.
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