Enrollment
173
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Solon Springs, WI
Solon Springs School
Federal NCES profile for Solon Springs School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551398001911
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solon Springs School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Solon Springs · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Solon Springs School has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solon Springs School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Solon Springs, WI.
School address
District: Solon Springs School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551398001911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Solon Springs School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Solon Springs School
Solon Springs School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Solon Springs, Wisconsin, enrolling 173 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 173 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #172, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 115 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Solon Springs's public schools, it stands alongside Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter (89 students): Solon Springs School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 17.8:1).
Solon Springs School District also operates Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter (89 students) and Eagles Academy (23 students) alongside Solon Springs School.
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 Solon Springs School compares
Solon Springs School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$15,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 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 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Solon Springs School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Solon Springs School District, which includes Solon Springs School.
$15,737
Per student
+5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 36.9%
Federal 11.5%
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 Solon Springs School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagles Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Solon Springs School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Solon Springs
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Solon Springs School
How many students attend Solon Springs School?
Solon Springs School has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Solon Springs, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solon Springs School?
The student-teacher ratio at Solon Springs School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Solon Springs School?
47.0% of students at Solon Springs School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solon Springs School?
The largest demographic group at Solon Springs School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Solon Springs, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solon Springs School?
Solon Springs School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Solon Springs School rank among schools in Solon Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Solon Springs School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Solon Springs, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Solon Springs on the city page.
Is Solon Springs School a good school?
Solon Springs School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Solon Springs School District?
Besides Solon Springs School, Solon Springs School District also operates Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter (89 students), Eagles Academy (23 students), and Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School (17 students). See the Solon Springs School District district page for the complete list.
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