- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, WI
Rossman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rossman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550609000676
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rossman Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rossman Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rossman Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hartford, WI.
School address
District: Hartford J1 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550609000676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Rossman Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 550609000676 · Hartford, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 12.4:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary (460 students)
Rossman Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Rossman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
460 students
- This school
Rossman Elementary
422 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
419 students
What this shows Rossman Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rossman Elementary compares
Rossman 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$13,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Rossman Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Hartford J1 School District reports $13,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rossman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rossman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Hartford
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rossman Elementary
How many students attend Rossman Elementary?
Rossman Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, WI. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rossman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rossman Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 Rossman Elementary?
26.6% of students at Rossman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rossman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rossman Elementary is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Hartford, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rossman Elementary?
Rossman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Rossman Elementary rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rossman Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hartford, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hartford J1 School District?
Besides Rossman Elementary, Hartford J1 School District also operates Lincoln Elementary (460 students) and Central Middle (419 students). See the Hartford J1 School District district page for the complete list.