- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Geneva, WI
Star Center Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Star Center Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550762000883
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star Center Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Lake Geneva · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Star Center Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star Center Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Lake Geneva, WI.
School address
District: Lake Geneva J1 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550762000883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Star Center Elementary shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 550762000883 · Lake Geneva, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 10.9:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Geneva Middle (551 students)
Star Center Elementary shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Star Center Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Geneva Mi
Lake Geneva Middle
551 students
- Central - Deni
Central - Denison Elementary
522 students
- This school
Star Center Elementary
339 students
- Eastview Eleme
Eastview Elementary
257 students
- Maple Park Cha 14
Maple Park Charter School
14 students
What this shows Star Center Elementary reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Star Center Elementary compares
Star Center Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$15,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Star Center Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Lake Geneva J1 School District reports $15,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Star Center Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Geneva Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central - Denison Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Park Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star Center Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Lake Geneva
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central - Denison Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Reek Elementary
Standard public school
176 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Woods Elementary
Standard public school
148 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Traver Elementary
Standard public school
75 students 5.4:1 students per teacher
Maple Park Charter School
Standard public school
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Star Center Elementary
How many students attend Star Center Elementary?
Star Center Elementary has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Geneva, WI. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Center Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Star Center Elementary?
39.5% of students at Star Center Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star Center Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Star Center Elementary is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Lake Geneva, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Center Elementary?
Star Center Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Star Center Elementary rank among schools in Lake Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Star Center Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Lake Geneva, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Geneva on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Geneva J1 School District?
Besides Star Center Elementary, Lake Geneva J1 School District also operates Lake Geneva Middle (551 students), Central - Denison Elementary (522 students), and Eastview Elementary (257 students). See the Lake Geneva J1 School District district page for the complete list.