Enrollment
359
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kaukauna, WI
Quinney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Quinney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550729000796
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quinney Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Kaukauna · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Quinney Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quinney Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Kaukauna, WI.
School address
District: Kaukauna Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550729000796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quinney Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quinney Elementary
Quinney Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 451 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #289.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Kaukauna's elementary schools, it stands alongside River View School (1,160 students): Quinney Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 14.3:1).
Kaukauna Area School District also operates Kaukauna High (1,210 students) and River View School (1,160 students) alongside Quinney 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 Quinney Elementary compares
Quinney 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$12,847
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 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 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Quinney Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kaukauna Area School District, which includes Quinney Elementary.
$12,847
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 59.5%
Federal 8.8%
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 Quinney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaukauna High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr H B Tanner Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Directions Learning Community | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quinney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Kaukauna
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~359 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Quinney Elementary
How many students attend Quinney Elementary?
Quinney Elementary has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kaukauna, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quinney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Quinney Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quinney Elementary?
17.9% of students at Quinney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quinney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Quinney Elementary is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Kaukauna, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quinney Elementary?
Quinney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Quinney Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kaukauna?
By Resource Investment Index, Quinney Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Kaukauna, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kaukauna on the city page.
Is Quinney Elementary a good school?
Quinney Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Kaukauna Area School District?
Besides Quinney Elementary, Kaukauna Area School District also operates Kaukauna High (1,210 students), River View School (1,160 students), and Dr H B Tanner Elementary (466 students). See the Kaukauna Area School District district page for the complete list.
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