Enrollment
571
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Slinger, WI
Slinger Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Slinger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551395001819
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slinger Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Slinger · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Slinger Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slinger Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Slinger, WI.
School address
District: Slinger School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551395001819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slinger Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slinger Elementary
Slinger Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Slinger, Wisconsin, enrolling 571 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 571 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 393 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 571 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Slinger School District spends $11,250 per pupil, 25% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Slinger School District also operates Slinger High (1,065 students) and Slinger Middle (740 students) alongside Slinger 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 Slinger Elementary compares
Slinger 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
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
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,250
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 571 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Slinger Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Slinger School District, which includes Slinger Elementary.
$11,250
Per student
-25%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.6%
State 38.6%
Federal 10.9%
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 Slinger Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slinger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slinger Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Addison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allenton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slinger Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~571 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Slinger Elementary
How many students attend Slinger Elementary?
Slinger Elementary has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Slinger, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slinger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Slinger Elementary 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 Slinger Elementary?
18.9% of students at Slinger Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slinger Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Slinger Elementary is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Slinger, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slinger Elementary?
Slinger 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 Slinger Elementary rank among public schools in Slinger?
By Resource Investment Index, Slinger Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Slinger, 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 Slinger on the city page.
Is Slinger Elementary a good school?
Slinger Elementary earns 36/100 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 Slinger School District?
Besides Slinger Elementary, Slinger School District also operates Slinger High (1,065 students), Slinger Middle (740 students), and Addison Elementary (441 students). See the Slinger School District district page for the complete list.
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