Enrollment
121
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Readfield, WI
Readfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Readfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551059001386
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Readfield Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 121
- students enrolled
Readfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New London School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551059001386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Readfield Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Readfield Elementary
Readfield Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Readfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 121 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.7% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 121 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New London School District also operates New London High (660 students) and New London Middle (540 students) alongside Readfield 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 Readfield Elementary compares
Readfield 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,499
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Readfield Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London School District, which includes Readfield Elementary.
$12,499
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.5%
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 Readfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New London Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Bush Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Readfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~121 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Readfield Elementary
How many students attend Readfield Elementary?
Readfield Elementary has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Readfield, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Readfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Readfield Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Readfield Elementary?
15.7% of students at Readfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Readfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Readfield Elementary is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Readfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Readfield Elementary?
Readfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
Is Readfield Elementary a good school?
Readfield Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 New London School District?
Besides Readfield Elementary, New London School District also operates New London High (660 students), New London Middle (540 students), and Lincoln Elementary (283 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.
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