- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Rawson Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 551404001830 · South Milwaukee, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 13.7:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South Milwaukee High (920 students)
Rawson Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Rawson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Milwauke
South Milwaukee High
920 students
- South Milwauke
South Milwaukee Middle
610 students
- This school
Rawson Elementary
371 students
- Blakewood Elem 314
Blakewood Elementary
314 students
- Lakeview Eleme 274
Lakeview Elementary
274 students
- E W Luther Ele 197
E W Luther Elementary
197 students
What this shows Rawson Elementary reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rawson Elementary compares
Rawson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,914
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
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.
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
District finance for South Milwaukee School District reports $14,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~371 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.