- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Atkinson, WI
Purdy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Purdy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550474000513
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purdy Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Fort Atkinson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Purdy Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purdy Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Fort Atkinson, WI.
School address
District: Fort Atkinson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550474000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Purdy Elementary held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 550474000513 · Fort Atkinson, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 9:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Atkinson High (816 students)
Purdy Elementary held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Purdy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson High
816 students
- Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson Middle
467 students
- Luther Element 238
Luther Elementary
238 students
- This school 233
Purdy Elementary
233 students
- Barrie Element 212
Barrie Elementary
212 students
- Rockwell Eleme 197
Rockwell Elementary
197 students
What this shows Purdy Elementary reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purdy Elementary compares
Purdy 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,065
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Purdy Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Fort Atkinson School District reports $17,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Purdy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Atkinson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockwell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Purdy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Fort Atkinson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Purdy Elementary
How many students attend Purdy Elementary?
Purdy Elementary has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Atkinson, WI. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purdy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Purdy Elementary is 9:1, which is 38% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 43% 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 Purdy Elementary?
36.9% of students at Purdy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Purdy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Purdy Elementary is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Fort Atkinson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purdy Elementary?
Purdy 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 Purdy Elementary rank among schools in Fort Atkinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Purdy Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Fort Atkinson, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Atkinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Atkinson School District?
Besides Purdy Elementary, Fort Atkinson School District also operates Fort Atkinson High (816 students), Fort Atkinson Middle (467 students), and Luther Elementary (238 students). See the Fort Atkinson School District district page for the complete list.