Enrollment
455
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mishicot, WI
Schultz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Schultz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550975002273
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schultz Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mishicot · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Schultz Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schultz Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mishicot, WI.
School address
District: Mishicot School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550975002273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schultz Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schultz Elementary
Schultz Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mishicot, Wisconsin, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Wisconsin schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 455 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 466 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Mishicot School District spends $11,902 per pupil, 20% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mishicot School District also operates Mishicot High (274 students) and Mishicot Middle (216 students) alongside Schultz 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 Schultz Elementary compares
Schultz 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Schultz Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mishicot School District, which includes Schultz Elementary.
$11,902
Per student
-20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.2%
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 Schultz Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishicot High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mishicot Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schultz Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other 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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Schultz Elementary
How many students attend Schultz Elementary?
Schultz Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mishicot, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schultz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Schultz Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schultz Elementary?
18.3% of students at Schultz Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schultz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Schultz Elementary is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Mishicot, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schultz Elementary?
Schultz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Schultz Elementary rank among public schools in Mishicot?
By Resource Investment Index, Schultz Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mishicot, 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 Mishicot on the city page.
Is Schultz Elementary a good school?
Schultz Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Mishicot School District?
Besides Schultz Elementary, Mishicot School District also operates Mishicot High (274 students) and Mishicot Middle (216 students). See the Mishicot School District district page for the complete list.
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