Enrollment
143
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shullsburg, WI
Shullsburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shullsburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551383001813
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shullsburg Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shullsburg · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shullsburg Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shullsburg Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shullsburg, WI.
School address
District: Shullsburg School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551383001813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shullsburg Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shullsburg Elementary
Shullsburg Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, enrolling 143 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Shullsburg Elementary is leaner than roughly 87% of Wisconsin schools and 29% 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 50.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 143 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 167 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 White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 143 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Shullsburg School District also operates Shullsburg High (109 students) and Shullsburg Junior High (73 students) alongside Shullsburg 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 Shullsburg Elementary compares
Shullsburg 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,123
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Shullsburg Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shullsburg School District, which includes Shullsburg Elementary.
$16,123
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 58.9%
Federal 14.2%
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 Shullsburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shullsburg High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shullsburg Junior High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shullsburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shullsburg Elementary
How many students attend Shullsburg Elementary?
Shullsburg Elementary has 143 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shullsburg, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shullsburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shullsburg Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 35% 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 Shullsburg Elementary?
50.4% of students at Shullsburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shullsburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shullsburg Elementary is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Shullsburg, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shullsburg Elementary?
Shullsburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Shullsburg Elementary rank among public schools in Shullsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Shullsburg Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shullsburg, 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 Shullsburg on the city page.
Is Shullsburg Elementary a good school?
Shullsburg Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Shullsburg School District?
Besides Shullsburg Elementary, Shullsburg School District also operates Shullsburg High (109 students) and Shullsburg Junior High (73 students). See the Shullsburg School District district page for the complete list.
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