- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spooner, WI
Spooner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spooner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551422001846
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spooner Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Spooner · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Spooner Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spooner Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spooner, WI.
School address
District: Spooner Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551422001846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Spooner Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551422001846 · Spooner, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 11.7:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Spooner High (361 students)
Spooner Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Spooner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spooner Elementary
363 students
- Spooner High
Spooner High
361 students
- Spooner Middle
Spooner Middle
276 students
What this shows Spooner Elementary reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spooner Elementary compares
Spooner 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Spooner Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Spooner Area School District reports $15,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spooner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spooner High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spooner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spooner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spooner Elementary
How many students attend Spooner Elementary?
Spooner Elementary has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spooner, WI. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spooner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spooner Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 19% 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 Spooner Elementary?
50.7% of students at Spooner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spooner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spooner Elementary is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Spooner, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spooner Elementary?
Spooner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Spooner Elementary rank among public schools in Spooner?
By Resource Investment Index, Spooner Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spooner, 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 Spooner Area School District?
Besides Spooner Elementary, Spooner Area School District also operates Spooner High (361 students) and Spooner Middle (276 students). See the Spooner Area School District district page for the complete list.