Enrollment
408
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rothschild, WI
Rothschild Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rothschild Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551317001739
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rothschild Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rothschild · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rothschild Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rothschild Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rothschild, WI.
School address
District: D C Everest Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551317001739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rothschild Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rothschild Elementary
Rothschild Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rothschild, Wisconsin, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 408 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 445 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #241.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Rothschild's public schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Elementary (450 students): Rothschild Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 16.1:1).
D C Everest Area School District also operates D C Everest High (1,335 students) and D C Everest Junior High (848 students) alongside Rothschild 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 Rothschild Elementary compares
Rothschild 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,749
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 67.6%
Asian 18.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Rothschild Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for D C Everest Area School District, which includes Rothschild Elementary.
$12,749
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 52.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 Rothschild Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D C Everest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| D C Everest Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D C Everest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rothschild Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Rothschild
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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rothschild Elementary
How many students attend Rothschild Elementary?
Rothschild Elementary has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rothschild, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rothschild Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rothschild Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rothschild Elementary?
41.7% of students at Rothschild Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rothschild Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rothschild Elementary is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Rothschild, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rothschild Elementary?
Rothschild Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Rothschild Elementary rank among schools in Rothschild?
By Resource Investment Index, Rothschild Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rothschild, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rothschild on the city page.
Is Rothschild Elementary a good school?
Rothschild Elementary earns 42/100 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 D C Everest Area School District?
Besides Rothschild Elementary, D C Everest Area School District also operates D C Everest High (1,335 students), D C Everest Junior High (848 students), and D C Everest Middle (844 students). See the D C Everest Area School District district page for the complete list.
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