- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watertown, WI
Schurz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Schurz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551575002001
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schurz Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Schurz Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schurz Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Watertown, WI.
School address
District: Watertown Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551575002001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Schurz Elementary held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 551575002001 · Watertown, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 10.1:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High (1,012 students)
Schurz Elementary held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Schurz Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High
1,012 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
616 students
- Webster Elemen 381
Webster Elementary
381 students
- Douglas Elemen 311
Douglas Elementary
311 students
- This school 223
Schurz Elementary
223 students
- Watertown 4 Ki 155
Watertown 4 Kids
155 students
What this shows Schurz Elementary reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schurz Elementary compares
Schurz 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▲ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,825
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 25.6%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Schurz Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watertown Unified School District reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schurz Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watertown 4 Kids | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schurz Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Watertown
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Webster Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Douglas Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Watertown 4 Kids
Standard public school
155 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Standard public school
132 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Leap Elementary
Standard public school
60 students 20:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Schurz Elementary
How many students attend Schurz Elementary?
Schurz Elementary has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watertown, WI. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schurz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Schurz Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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 Schurz Elementary?
53.7% of students at Schurz Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schurz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Schurz Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Watertown, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schurz Elementary?
Schurz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Schurz Elementary rank among schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Schurz Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Watertown, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown Unified School District?
Besides Schurz Elementary, Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students), Riverside Middle (616 students), and Webster Elementary (381 students). See the Watertown Unified School District district page for the complete list.