- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chippewa Falls, WI
Southview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550255002295
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southview Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Chippewa Falls · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southview Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Chippewa Falls, WI.
School address
District: Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550255002295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Southview Elementary held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 550255002295 · Chippewa Falls, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 11.9:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students)
Southview Elementary held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Southview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls High
1,451 students
- Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls Middle
999 students
- Parkview Eleme 377
Parkview Elementary
377 students
- Halmstad Eleme 355
Halmstad Elementary
355 students
- Hillcrest Elem 344
Hillcrest Elementary
344 students
- This school 286
Southview Elementary
286 students
What this shows Southview Elementary reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southview Elementary compares
Southview 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$13,948
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Southview Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District reports $13,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Falls Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Halmstad Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Chippewa Falls
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southview Elementary
How many students attend Southview Elementary?
Southview Elementary has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chippewa Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southview Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Southview Elementary?
36.5% of students at Southview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southview Elementary is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Chippewa Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southview Elementary?
Southview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Southview Elementary rank among schools in Chippewa Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Chippewa Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chippewa Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Besides Southview Elementary, Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District also operates Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students), Chippewa Falls Middle (999 students), and Parkview Elementary (377 students). See the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District district page for the complete list.