- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Croix Falls, WI
Saint Croix Falls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Saint Croix Falls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551323001745
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Croix Falls Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Saint Croix Falls · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Croix Falls Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Croix Falls Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint Croix Falls, WI.
School address
District: Saint Croix Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551323001745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Saint Croix Falls Elementary shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 551323001745 · Saint Croix Falls, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 11.2:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Croix Falls High (345 students)
Saint Croix Falls Elementary shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Saint Croix Falls Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Croix Fa
Saint Croix Falls High
345 students
- This school
Saint Croix Falls Elementary
303 students
- Saint Croix Fa
Saint Croix Falls Middle
297 students
- Dresser Elemen 46
Dresser Elementary
46 students
What this shows Saint Croix Falls Elementary reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saint Croix Falls Elementary compares
Saint Croix Falls Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,846
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
Counselors0.9 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.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Saint Croix Falls Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Saint Croix Falls School District reports $13,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saint Croix Falls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Croix Falls High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Croix Falls Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dresser Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Croix Falls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saint Croix Falls Elementary
How many students attend Saint Croix Falls Elementary?
Saint Croix Falls Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Croix Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Falls Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 22% 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 Saint Croix Falls Elementary?
29.1% of students at Saint Croix Falls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Croix Falls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Saint Croix Falls Elementary is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Saint Croix Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Croix Falls Elementary?
Saint Croix Falls 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 Saint Croix Falls Elementary rank among public schools in Saint Croix Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Croix Falls Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint Croix Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Saint Croix Falls School District?
Besides Saint Croix Falls Elementary, Saint Croix Falls School District also operates Saint Croix Falls High (345 students), Saint Croix Falls Middle (297 students), and Dresser Elementary (46 students). See the Saint Croix Falls School District district page for the complete list.