Enrollment
339
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550762000883
Star Center Elementary — Lake Geneva, WI
Federal NCES profile for Star Center Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lake Geneva J1 School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Star Center Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Star Center Elementary reports 339 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Wisconsin average and 24% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 522 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lake Geneva J1 School District spends $15,876 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 60.0% from local sources (property taxes), 28.0% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Star Center Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 26% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,876
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Per 522 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
Enrollment 339 Top 58% in Wisconsin — larger than 42% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.5% +3% vs state
NCES ID 550762000883
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.6
Students per counselor 522:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Geneva J1 School District, which includes Star Center Elementary.
$15,876
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 60.0%
State 28.0%
Federal 12.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
Similar other schools in Lake Geneva
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central - Denison Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Reek Elementary
Standard public school
176 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Woods Elementary
Standard public school
148 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Traver Elementary
Standard public school
75 students 6.8:1 students per teacher
Maple Park Charter School
Standard public school
14 students 41:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Star Center Elementary
How many students attend Star Center Elementary?
Star Center Elementary has 339 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lake Geneva, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Center Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lake Geneva, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Center Elementary?
Star Center Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.