Enrollment
438
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mukwonago, WI
Section Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Section Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551006002307
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Section Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Mukwonago · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Section Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Section Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Mukwonago, WI.
School address
District: Mukwonago School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551006002307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Section Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Section Elementary
Section Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, enrolling 438 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.5% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 438 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 245 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Mukwonago School District spends $11,949 per pupil, 20% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mukwonago's public schools, it stands alongside Clarendon Avenue Elementary (511 students): Section Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.8:1).
Mukwonago School District also operates Mukwonago High (1,604 students) and Park View Middle (721 students) alongside Section 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 Section Elementary compares
Section 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,949
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Section Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mukwonago School District, which includes Section Elementary.
$11,949
Per student
-20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 40.1%
Federal 9.0%
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 Section Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mukwonago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarendon Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Bend Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Section Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Mukwonago
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clarendon Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Rolling Hills Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
District 4k
Standard public school
139 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Norris Academy Virtual School
Alternative education program
21 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Norris Academy
Standard public school
10 students 1.7:1 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 (~438 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Section Elementary
How many students attend Section Elementary?
Section Elementary has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mukwonago, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Section Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Section Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Section Elementary?
5.5% of students at Section Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Section Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Section Elementary is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Mukwonago, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Section Elementary?
Section 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 Section Elementary rank among schools in Mukwonago?
By Resource Investment Index, Section Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Mukwonago, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mukwonago on the city page.
Is Section Elementary a good school?
Section Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Mukwonago School District?
Besides Section Elementary, Mukwonago School District also operates Mukwonago High (1,604 students), Park View Middle (721 students), and Clarendon Avenue Elementary (511 students). See the Mukwonago School District district page for the complete list.
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