Enrollment
363
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holmen, WI
Sand Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sand Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550654001678
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Lake Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Holmen · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Lake Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Holmen, WI.
School address
District: Holmen School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550654001678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sand Lake Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sand Lake Elementary
Sand Lake Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Holmen, Wisconsin, enrolling 363 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 554 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Holmen's elementary schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Elementary (317 students): Sand Lake Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.7:1 vs 10.2:1).
Holmen School District also operates Holmen High (1,242 students) and Holmen Middle (868 students) alongside Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake Elementary compares
Sand Lake 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,829
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 87.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Sand Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holmen School District, which includes Sand Lake Elementary.
$13,829
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 56.6%
Federal 8.5%
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 Sand Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Viking Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Holmen
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sand Lake Elementary
How many students attend Sand Lake Elementary?
Sand Lake Elementary has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holmen, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Lake Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Sand Lake Elementary?
25.8% of students at Sand Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sand Lake Elementary is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Holmen, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Lake Elementary?
Sand Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Sand Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Holmen?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Holmen, 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 Holmen on the city page.
Is Sand Lake Elementary a good school?
Sand Lake Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Holmen School District?
Besides Sand Lake Elementary, Holmen School District also operates Holmen High (1,242 students), Holmen Middle (868 students), and Prairie View Elementary (466 students). See the Holmen School District district page for the complete list.
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