- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Sand Lake Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 550654001678 · Holmen, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 11.7:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmen High (1,242 students)
Sand Lake Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sand Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holmen High
Holmen High
1,242 students
- Holmen Middle
Holmen Middle
868 students
- Prairie View E 466
Prairie View Elementary
466 students
- This school 363
Sand Lake Elementary
363 students
- Viking Element 355
Viking Elementary
355 students
- Evergreen Elem 317
Evergreen Elementary
317 students
What this shows Sand Lake Elementary reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Lake Elementary compares
Sand Lake Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Holmen School District reports $14,813 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~363 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.