Enrollment
317
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Valley, WI
Spring Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551434001862
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Valley Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Spring Valley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spring Valley, WI.
School address
District: Spring Valley School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551434001862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Valley Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Valley Elementary
Spring Valley Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, enrolling 317 students.
At 12.7:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 20.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 317 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 459 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #419, 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 9/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Spring Valley School District also operates Spring Valley High (194 students) and Spring Valley Middle (140 students) alongside Spring Valley 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 Valley Elementary compares
Spring Valley 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,165
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 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Spring Valley Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Valley School District, which includes Spring Valley Elementary.
$13,165
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 49.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Valley Elementary
How many students attend Spring Valley Elementary?
Spring Valley Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Valley, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Valley Elementary?
20.6% of students at Spring Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Valley Elementary is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Spring Valley, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Valley Elementary?
Spring Valley 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 Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Spring Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley on the city page.
Is Spring Valley Elementary a good school?
Spring Valley Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Spring Valley School District?
Besides Spring Valley Elementary, Spring Valley School District also operates Spring Valley High (194 students) and Spring Valley Middle (140 students). See the Spring Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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