- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Silver Spring Intermediate held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 550603003118 · Sussex, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 16.8:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High (1,577 students)
Silver Spring Intermediate held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Silver Spring Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,577 students
- Templeton Midd
Templeton Middle
766 students
- This school
Silver Spring Intermediate
758 students
- Marcy Elementa 488
Marcy Elementary
488 students
- Maple Avenue E 457
Maple Avenue Elementary
457 students
- Woodside Eleme 456
Woodside Elementary
456 students
What this shows Silver Spring Intermediate reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Spring Intermediate compares
Silver Spring Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Hamilton School District reports $13,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~758 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.