- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Random Lake, WI
Random Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Random Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551245001654
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Random Lake Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Random Lake · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Random Lake Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Random Lake Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Random Lake, WI.
School address
District: Random Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551245001654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Random Lake Elementary grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+20.7%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 551245001654 · Random Lake, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 15.4:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Random Lake High (212 students)
Random Lake Elementary grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+20.7%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Random Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Random Lake Elementary
292 students
- Random Lake Hi
Random Lake High
212 students
- Random Lake Mi
Random Lake Middle
144 students
What this shows Random Lake Elementary reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Random Lake Elementary compares
Random Lake 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Random Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Random Lake School District reports $14,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Random Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Random Lake High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Random Lake Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Random Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Random Lake Elementary
How many students attend Random Lake Elementary?
Random Lake Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Random Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Random Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Random Lake Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Random Lake Elementary?
24.6% of students at Random Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Random Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Random Lake Elementary is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Random Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Random Lake Elementary?
Random Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Random Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Random Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Random Lake Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Random Lake, 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 Random Lake School District?
Besides Random Lake Elementary, Random Lake School District also operates Random Lake High (212 students) and Random Lake Middle (144 students). See the Random Lake School District district page for the complete list.