Enrollment
332
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartland, WI
South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550614002258
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Hartland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hartland, WI.
School address
District: Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550614002258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Elementary
South Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hartland, Wisconsin, enrolling 332 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 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.
With 332 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 346 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #302, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District also operates North Elementary (405 students) and North Shore Middle (354 students) alongside South 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 South Elementary compares
South 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$12,113
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, South Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District, which includes South Elementary.
$12,113
Per student
-19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 33.8%
Federal 8.1%
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 South Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Shore Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartland, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Elementary?
12.2% of students at South Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Hartland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary?
South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Elementary rank among public schools in Hartland?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hartland, 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 Hartland on the city page.
Is South Elementary a good school?
South Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District?
Besides South Elementary, Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District also operates North Elementary (405 students) and North Shore Middle (354 students). See the Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District district page for the complete list.
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