- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Sandhill Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 551455002813 · Stoughton, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 13.3:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Stoughton High (834 students)
Sandhill Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sandhill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stoughton High
Stoughton High
834 students
- River Bluff Mi
River Bluff Middle
569 students
- Fox Prairie El
Fox Prairie Elementary
443 students
- This school
Sandhill Elementary
411 students
- Kegonsa Elemen 304
Kegonsa Elementary
304 students
- Sasd 4k 174
Sasd 4k
174 students
What this shows Sandhill Elementary reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandhill Elementary compares
Sandhill 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,363
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 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.
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
District finance for Stoughton Area School District reports $14,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~411 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.