Enrollment
155
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elroy, WI
Royall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Royall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550438000472
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royall Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elroy · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Royall Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royall Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elroy, WI.
School address
District: Royall School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550438000472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royall Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royall Elementary
Royall Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elroy, Wisconsin, enrolling 155 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 155 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Royall School District spends $18,188 per pupil, 22% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elroy's public schools, it stands alongside Royall High (201 students): Royall Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.1:1 vs 10.1:1).
Royall School District also operates Royall High (201 students) and Royall Intermediate (99 students) alongside Royall 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 Royall Elementary compares
Royall 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▲ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,188
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Royall Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royall School District, which includes Royall Elementary.
$18,188
Per student
+22%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 52.3%
Federal 19.6%
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 Royall Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royall Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royall Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Elroy
1 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 (~155 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Royall Elementary
How many students attend Royall Elementary?
Royall Elementary has 155 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elroy, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Royall Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Royall Elementary?
40.0% of students at Royall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Royall Elementary is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Elroy, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royall Elementary?
Royall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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).
How does Royall Elementary rank among public schools in Elroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Royall Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elroy, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elroy on the city page.
Is Royall Elementary a good school?
Royall Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Royall School District?
Besides Royall Elementary, Royall School District also operates Royall High (201 students) and Royall Intermediate (99 students). See the Royall School District district page for the complete list.
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