Enrollment
327
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wausau, WI
Stettin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stettin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551590002061
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stettin Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Wausau · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stettin Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stettin Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Wausau, WI.
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551590002061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stettin Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stettin Elementary
Stettin Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Wausau, Wisconsin, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 90% of Wisconsin schools and 26% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 534 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #343.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Wausau's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Mountain Elementary (235 students): Stettin Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 11.2:1).
Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students) and John Muir Middle (967 students) alongside Stettin 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 Stettin Elementary compares
Stettin 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$14,640
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 68.5%
Asian 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Stettin Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wausau School District, which includes Stettin Elementary.
$14,640
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.1%
Federal 10.7%
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 Stettin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G D Jones Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stettin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Wausau
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
235 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
John Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
231 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Maine Elementary
Standard public school
229 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
204 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Rib Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
194 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
189 students 11.8:1 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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stettin Elementary
How many students attend Stettin Elementary?
Stettin Elementary has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wausau, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stettin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stettin Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stettin Elementary?
24.6% of students at Stettin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stettin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stettin Elementary is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Wausau, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stettin Elementary?
Stettin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Stettin Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wausau?
By Resource Investment Index, Stettin Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Wausau, 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 Wausau on the city page.
Is Stettin Elementary a good school?
Stettin Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Wausau School District?
Besides Stettin Elementary, Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students), John Muir Middle (967 students), and East High (893 students). See the Wausau School District district page for the complete list.
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