Enrollment
223
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schurz Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schurz Elementary
Schurz Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Watertown, Wisconsin, enrolling 223 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Schurz Elementary is leaner than roughly 88% of Wisconsin schools and 30% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 223 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (26%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Watertown's public schools, it stands alongside Webster Elementary (381 students): Schurz Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 14.1:1).
Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students) and Riverside Middle (616 students) alongside Schurz 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 Schurz Elementary compares
Schurz 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,383
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Watertown Unified School District, which includes Schurz Elementary.
$14,383
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Schurz Elementary a good school?
Schurz Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 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.
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