- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brussels, WI
Southern Door Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southern Door Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551413001833
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Door Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brussels · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Door Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Door Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brussels, WI.
School address
District: Southern Door County School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551413001833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Southern Door Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 551413001833 · Brussels, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 11.8:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Door High (304 students)
Southern Door Elementary held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Southern Door Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southern Door Elementary
482 students
- Southern Door
Southern Door High
304 students
- Southern Door
Southern Door Middle
205 students
What this shows Southern Door Elementary reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Door Elementary compares
Southern Door 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Southern Door Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Southern Door County School District reports $14,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Door Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Door High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Door Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Door Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Door Elementary
How many students attend Southern Door Elementary?
Southern Door Elementary has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brussels, WI. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Door Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Door Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Door Elementary?
32.1% of students at Southern Door Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Door Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southern Door Elementary is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Brussels, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Door Elementary?
Southern Door Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Southern Door Elementary rank among public schools in Brussels?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Door Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brussels, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southern Door County School District?
Besides Southern Door Elementary, Southern Door County School District also operates Southern Door High (304 students) and Southern Door Middle (205 students). See the Southern Door County School District district page for the complete list.