- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
South Elementary held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 550614002258 · Hartland, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 15.8:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North Elementary (405 students)
South Elementary held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
South Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Elementa
North Elementary
405 students
- North Shore Mi
North Shore Middle
354 students
- This school
South Elementary
332 students
What this shows South Elementary reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary compares
South Elementary 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 | 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 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
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
$12,007
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
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.
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
District finance for Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District reports $12,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~332 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.