Enrollment
299
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Neenah, WI
Spring Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551032001351
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Road Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Neenah · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Road Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Road Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Neenah, WI.
School address
District: Neenah Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551032001351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Road Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Road Elementary
Spring Road Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Neenah, Wisconsin, enrolling 299 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 299 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 509 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Neenah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Horace Mann Middle (519 students): Spring Road Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 15.7:1).
Neenah Joint School District also operates Neenah High (2,013 students) and Shattuck Middle (1,913 students) alongside Spring Road 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 Road Elementary compares
Spring Road 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,247
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Asian 5.7%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Spring Road Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neenah Joint School District, which includes Spring Road Elementary.
$12,247
Per student
-18%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 9.3%
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 Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shattuck Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tullar Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Neenah
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Horace Mann Middle
Standard public school
519 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Tullar Elementary
Standard public school
343 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary
Standard public school
225 students 37.5:1 students per teacher
Clayton Elementary
Standard public school
206 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~299 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Road Elementary
How many students attend Spring Road Elementary?
Spring Road Elementary has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Neenah, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Road Elementary is 12:1, 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 Spring Road Elementary?
28.1% of students at Spring Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Road Elementary is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Neenah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Road Elementary?
Spring Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Road Elementary rank among elementary schools in Neenah?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Road Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Neenah, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Neenah on the city page.
Is Spring Road Elementary a good school?
Spring Road Elementary earns 52/100 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 Neenah Joint School District?
Besides Spring Road Elementary, Neenah Joint School District also operates Neenah High (2,013 students), Shattuck Middle (1,913 students), and Horace Mann Middle (519 students). See the Neenah Joint School District district page for the complete list.
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