Enrollment
758
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sussex, WI
Silver Spring Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Silver Spring Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550603003118
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Spring Intermediate earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Sussex · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Spring Intermediate has class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Spring Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Sussex, WI.
School address
District: Hamilton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550603003118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Spring Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Spring Intermediate
Silver Spring Intermediate is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Sussex, Wisconsin, enrolling 758 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 91% of state schools at 758 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Sussex's elementary schools, it stands alongside Maple Avenue Elementary (457 students): Silver Spring Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 18.3:1).
Hamilton School District also operates Hamilton High (1,577 students) and Templeton Middle (766 students) alongside Silver Spring Intermediate.
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 Silver Spring Intermediate compares
Silver Spring Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,986
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 70.4%
Asian 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Silver Spring Intermediate is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton School District, which includes Silver Spring Intermediate.
$12,986
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 42.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 Silver Spring Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Templeton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Spring Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Sussex
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~758 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Spring Intermediate
How many students attend Silver Spring Intermediate?
Silver Spring Intermediate has 758 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sussex, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring Intermediate is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Spring Intermediate?
12.2% of students at Silver Spring Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Spring Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Silver Spring Intermediate is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Sussex, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Spring Intermediate?
Silver Spring Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Silver Spring Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Sussex?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Spring Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Sussex, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sussex on the city page.
Is Silver Spring Intermediate a good school?
Silver Spring Intermediate earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Hamilton School District?
Besides Silver Spring Intermediate, Hamilton School District also operates Hamilton High (1,577 students), Templeton Middle (766 students), and Marcy Elementary (488 students). See the Hamilton School District district page for the complete list.
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