- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Powers Elementary grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 550108000157 · Beloit, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 16.6:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Prairie Intermediate School (491 students)
Powers Elementary grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Powers Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Prairie
Garden Prairie Intermediate School
491 students
- Turner High
Turner High
459 students
- Turner Middle
Turner Middle
381 students
- This school
Powers Elementary
331 students
What this shows Powers Elementary reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powers Elementary compares
Powers 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,772
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
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.
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
District finance for Beloit Turner School District reports $12,772 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~331 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.