Enrollment
628
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wisconsin Dells, WI
Spring Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551704002201
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Hill Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wisconsin Dells · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Hill Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Dells School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551704002201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Hill Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Hill Elementary
Spring Hill Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, enrolling 628 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 628 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 628 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Wisconsin Dells School District spends $11,758 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wisconsin Dells School District also operates Wisconsin Dells High (563 students) and Wisconsin Dells Middle School (374 students) alongside Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill Elementary compares
Spring Hill 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,758
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Spring Hill Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wisconsin Dells School District, which includes Spring Hill Elementary.
$11,758
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.9%
State 14.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 Spring Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Dells High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Dells Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Delton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~628 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Hill Elementary
How many students attend Spring Hill Elementary?
Spring Hill Elementary has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Spring Hill Elementary?
49.3% of students at Spring Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Hill Elementary is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Hill Elementary?
Spring Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Spring Hill Elementary rank among public schools in Wisconsin Dells?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wisconsin Dells, 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 Wisconsin Dells on the city page.
Is Spring Hill Elementary a good school?
Spring Hill Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Wisconsin Dells School District?
Besides Spring Hill Elementary, Wisconsin Dells School District also operates Wisconsin Dells High (563 students), Wisconsin Dells Middle School (374 students), and Lake Delton Elementary (203 students). See the Wisconsin Dells School District district page for the complete list.
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