Enrollment
281
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, enrolling 281 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 281 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 451 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #386, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 562 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Southwestern Wisconsin School District also operates Southwestern Wisconsin High (151 students) and Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle (96 students) alongside Southwestern Wisconsin 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 Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary compares
Southwestern Wisconsin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwestern Wisconsin School District, which includes Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary.
$14,609
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.0%
State 46.4%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other 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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hazel Green on the city page.
Is Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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