Enrollment
339
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-24% 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
What stands out at Star Center Elementary
Star Center Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, enrolling 339 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 339 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 486 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #445, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lake Geneva's public schools, it stands alongside Central - Denison Elementary (522 students): Star Center Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 11.6:1).
Lake Geneva J1 School District also operates Lake Geneva Middle (551 students) and Central - Denison Elementary (522 students) alongside Star Center 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 Star Center Elementary compares
Star Center 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Geneva J1 School District, which includes Star Center Elementary.
$13,292
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~339 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Lake Geneva, WI.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Star Center Elementary a good school?
Star Center Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of 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 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.
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