- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poynette, WI
Poynette Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Poynette Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551212001579
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poynette Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Poynette · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Poynette Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poynette Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Poynette, WI.
School address
District: Poynette School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551212001579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Poynette Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 551212001579 · Poynette, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 12.6:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Poynette High (296 students)
Poynette Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Poynette Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Poynette Elementary
416 students
- Poynette High
Poynette High
296 students
- Poynette Middl
Poynette Middle
271 students
What this shows Poynette Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poynette Elementary compares
Poynette 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,455
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Poynette Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poynette School District reports $13,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poynette Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poynette High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poynette Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poynette Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poynette Elementary
How many students attend Poynette Elementary?
Poynette Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poynette, WI. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poynette Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poynette Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Poynette Elementary?
26.0% of students at Poynette Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poynette Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Poynette Elementary is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Poynette, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poynette Elementary?
Poynette Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Poynette Elementary rank among public schools in Poynette?
By Resource Investment Index, Poynette Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Poynette, 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 Poynette School District?
Besides Poynette Elementary, Poynette School District also operates Poynette High (296 students) and Poynette Middle (271 students). See the Poynette School District district page for the complete list.