Enrollment
344
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, WI
Rockfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rockfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550516000556
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockfield Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockfield Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockfield Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Germantown, WI.
School address
District: Germantown School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550516000556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockfield Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockfield Elementary
Rockfield Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Germantown, Wisconsin, enrolling 344 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Wisconsin average.
With 344 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 355 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #211.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Germantown's public schools, it stands alongside County Line Elementary (496 students): Rockfield Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 17.7:1).
Germantown School District also operates Germantown High (1,288 students) and Kennedy Middle (865 students) alongside Rockfield 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 Rockfield Elementary compares
Rockfield 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
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
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,420
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 83.4%
Asian 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Rockfield Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Germantown School District, which includes Rockfield Elementary.
$12,420
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 30.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Rockfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| County Line Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amy Belle Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Germantown
2 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 (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rockfield Elementary
How many students attend Rockfield Elementary?
Rockfield Elementary has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Germantown, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockfield 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 Rockfield Elementary?
12.2% of students at Rockfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rockfield Elementary is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Germantown, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockfield Elementary?
Rockfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Rockfield Elementary rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockfield Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Germantown, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Germantown on the city page.
Is Rockfield Elementary a good school?
Rockfield Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Germantown School District?
Besides Rockfield Elementary, Germantown School District also operates Germantown High (1,288 students), Kennedy Middle (865 students), and County Line Elementary (496 students). See the Germantown School District district page for the complete list.
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