Enrollment
345
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Croix Falls, WI
Saint Croix Falls High
Federal NCES profile for Saint Croix Falls High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551323001746
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Croix Falls High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Saint Croix Falls · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Croix Falls High has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Croix Falls High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Croix Falls, WI.
School address
District: Saint Croix Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551323001746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saint Croix Falls High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saint Croix Falls High
Saint Croix Falls High is a mid-sized high school in Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 345 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 544 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #520, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Saint Croix Falls School District also operates Saint Croix Falls Elementary (303 students) and Saint Croix Falls Middle (297 students) alongside Saint Croix Falls High.
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 Saint Croix Falls High compares
Saint Croix Falls High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$13,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 89.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Saint Croix Falls High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Croix Falls School District, which includes Saint Croix Falls High.
$13,741
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 35.7%
Federal 8.6%
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 Saint Croix Falls High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Croix Falls Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Croix Falls Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dresser Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Croix Falls High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Croix Falls High
How many students attend Saint Croix Falls High?
Saint Croix Falls High has 345 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Croix Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Falls High is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saint Croix Falls High?
26.0% of students at Saint Croix Falls High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Croix Falls High?
The largest demographic group at Saint Croix Falls High is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Saint Croix Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Croix Falls High?
Saint Croix Falls High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saint Croix Falls High rank among public schools in Saint Croix Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Croix Falls High ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Saint Croix Falls on the city page.
Is Saint Croix Falls High a good school?
Saint Croix Falls High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Saint Croix Falls School District?
Besides Saint Croix Falls High, Saint Croix Falls School District also operates Saint Croix Falls Elementary (303 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.
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