- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazel Green, WI
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550630000695
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hazel Green · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, WI.
School address
District: Southwestern Wisconsin School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550630000695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 550630000695 · Hazel Green, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 11.2:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern Wisconsin High (151 students)
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
281 students
- Southwestern W
Southwestern Wisconsin High
151 students
- Southwestern W 96
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle
96 students
What this shows Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary compares
Southwestern Wisconsin 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,554
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Southwestern Wisconsin School District reports $14,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Wisconsin High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
How many students attend Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary?
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazel Green, WI. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary?
23.6% of students at Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Hazel Green, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary?
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary rank among public schools in Hazel Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, 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 Southwestern Wisconsin School District?
Besides Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary, Southwestern Wisconsin School District also operates Southwestern Wisconsin High (151 students) and Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle (96 students). See the Southwestern Wisconsin School District district page for the complete list.