- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chippewa Falls, WI
Stillson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stillson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550255000288
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stillson Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Chippewa Falls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stillson Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stillson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Chippewa Falls, WI.
School address
District: Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550255000288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Stillson Elementary held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 550255000288 · Chippewa Falls, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 15.4:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students)
Stillson Elementary held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Stillson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls High
1,451 students
- Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls Middle
999 students
- Parkview Eleme 377
Parkview Elementary
377 students
- Halmstad Eleme 355
Halmstad Elementary
355 students
- Hillcrest Elem 344
Hillcrest Elementary
344 students
- This school 338
Stillson Elementary
338 students
What this shows Stillson Elementary reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stillson Elementary compares
Stillson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,948
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Stillson Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District reports $13,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stillson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Falls Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Halmstad Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stillson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Chippewa Falls
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stillson Elementary
How many students attend Stillson Elementary?
Stillson Elementary has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chippewa Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillson Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stillson Elementary?
20.1% of students at Stillson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stillson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stillson Elementary is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Chippewa Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stillson Elementary?
Stillson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Stillson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chippewa Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Stillson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Chippewa Falls, 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 Chippewa Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Besides Stillson Elementary, Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District also operates Chippewa Falls High (1,451 students), Chippewa Falls Middle (999 students), and Parkview Elementary (377 students). See the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District district page for the complete list.