Enrollment
371
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Milwaukee, WI
Rawson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rawson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551404001830
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rawson Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in South Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rawson Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rawson Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in South Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: South Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551404001830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rawson Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rawson Elementary
Rawson Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 371 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #229, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among South Milwaukee's public schools, it stands alongside Blakewood Elementary (314 students): Rawson Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 12.6:1).
South Milwaukee School District also operates South Milwaukee High (920 students) and South Milwaukee Middle (610 students) alongside Rawson 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 Rawson Elementary compares
Rawson 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,416
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 7.3%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Rawson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Milwaukee School District, which includes Rawson Elementary.
$14,416
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 52.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 Rawson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Milwaukee Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blakewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E W Luther Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rawson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in South Milwaukee
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rawson Elementary
How many students attend Rawson Elementary?
Rawson Elementary has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rawson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rawson Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Rawson Elementary?
51.1% of students at Rawson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rawson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rawson Elementary is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in South Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rawson Elementary?
Rawson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Rawson Elementary rank among schools in South Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Rawson Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in South Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Milwaukee on the city page.
Is Rawson Elementary a good school?
Rawson Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. 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 South Milwaukee School District?
Besides Rawson Elementary, South Milwaukee School District also operates South Milwaukee High (920 students), South Milwaukee Middle (610 students), and Blakewood Elementary (314 students). See the South Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.
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