Enrollment
568
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheboygan Falls, WI
Sheboygan Falls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sheboygan Falls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551368001801
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheboygan Falls Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sheboygan Falls · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheboygan Falls Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheboygan Falls Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sheboygan Falls, WI.
School address
District: Sheboygan Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551368001801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheboygan Falls Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheboygan Falls Elementary
Sheboygan Falls Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 568 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 568 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 428 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #354, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Sheboygan Falls School District also operates Sheboygan Falls High (511 students) and Sheboygan Falls Middle (415 students) alongside Sheboygan Falls 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 Sheboygan Falls Elementary compares
Sheboygan Falls 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,646
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.8%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Sheboygan Falls Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheboygan Falls School District, which includes Sheboygan Falls Elementary.
$12,646
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 47.3%
Federal 9.7%
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 Sheboygan Falls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan Falls High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheboygan Falls Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheboygan Falls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sheboygan Falls Elementary
How many students attend Sheboygan Falls Elementary?
Sheboygan Falls Elementary has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheboygan Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheboygan Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheboygan Falls Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Sheboygan Falls Elementary?
25.9% of students at Sheboygan Falls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheboygan Falls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sheboygan Falls Elementary is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Sheboygan Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheboygan Falls Elementary?
Sheboygan Falls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Sheboygan Falls Elementary rank among public schools in Sheboygan Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheboygan Falls Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sheboygan Falls, 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 Sheboygan Falls on the city page.
Is Sheboygan Falls Elementary a good school?
Sheboygan Falls Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Sheboygan Falls School District?
Besides Sheboygan Falls Elementary, Sheboygan Falls School District also operates Sheboygan Falls High (511 students) and Sheboygan Falls Middle (415 students). See the Sheboygan Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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