Enrollment
411
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stoughton, WI
Sandhill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandhill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551455002813
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandhill Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Stoughton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandhill Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandhill Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Stoughton, WI.
School address
District: Stoughton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551455002813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandhill Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandhill Elementary
Sandhill Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Stoughton, Wisconsin, enrolling 411 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 411 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 565 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #386.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Stoughton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fox Prairie Elementary (443 students): Sandhill Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 15.8:1).
Stoughton Area School District also operates Stoughton High (834 students) and River Bluff Middle (569 students) alongside Sandhill 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 Sandhill Elementary compares
Sandhill 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$14,192
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 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 77.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Sandhill Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stoughton Area School District, which includes Sandhill Elementary.
$14,192
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 34.0%
Federal 6.9%
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 Sandhill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Bluff Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kegonsa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sasd 4k | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandhill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Stoughton
2 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 (~411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sandhill Elementary
How many students attend Sandhill Elementary?
Sandhill Elementary has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stoughton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandhill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandhill Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Sandhill Elementary?
27.6% of students at Sandhill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandhill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandhill Elementary is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Stoughton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandhill Elementary?
Sandhill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Sandhill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stoughton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandhill Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Stoughton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stoughton on the city page.
Is Sandhill Elementary a good school?
Sandhill Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Stoughton Area School District?
Besides Sandhill Elementary, Stoughton Area School District also operates Stoughton High (834 students), River Bluff Middle (569 students), and Fox Prairie Elementary (443 students). See the Stoughton Area School District district page for the complete list.
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