- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oshkosh, WI
Read Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Read 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 551119001498
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Read Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Read Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Read Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119001498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Read Elementary shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 551119001498 · Oshkosh, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 13.2:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,623 students)
Read Elementary shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Read Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,623 students
- North High
North High
1,266 students
- Merrill Middle
Merrill Middle
832 students
- Webster Stanle 573
Webster Stanley Elementary
573 students
- Ready 4 Learni 522
Ready 4 Learning School
522 students
- This school 383
Read Elementary
383 students
What this shows Read Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Read Elementary compares
Read Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,676
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
African American 24.5%
Two or More 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 7.8%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Read Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oshkosh Area School District reports $15,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Read Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Read Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Oshkosh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Oaklawn Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 13:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
308 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
E Cook Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
260 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Merrill Elementary
Standard public school
242 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
235 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Read Elementary
How many students attend Read Elementary?
Read Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oshkosh, WI. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Read Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Read Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Read Elementary?
69.6% of students at Read Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Read Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Read Elementary is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Read Elementary?
Read Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Read Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, Read Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Oshkosh, 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 Oshkosh on the city page.
What other schools are in Oshkosh Area School District?
Besides Read Elementary, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), North High (1,266 students), and Merrill Middle (832 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.