- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New London, WI
Sugar Bush Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sugar Bush Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551059001387
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugar Bush Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in New London · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugar Bush Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Bush Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in New London, WI.
School address
District: New London School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551059001387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sugar Bush Elementary held near 119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 551059001387 · New London, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 13.2:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: New London High (660 students)
Sugar Bush Elementary held near 119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sugar Bush Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New London Hig
New London High
660 students
- New London Mid
New London Middle
540 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
283 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
264 students
- Readfield Elem 121
Readfield Elementary
121 students
- This school 119
Sugar Bush Elementary
119 students
What this shows Sugar Bush Elementary reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugar Bush Elementary compares
Sugar Bush 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,775
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Sugar Bush Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for New London School District reports $12,775 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sugar Bush Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New London Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Readfield Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugar Bush Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in New London
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Bush Elementary
How many students attend Sugar Bush Elementary?
Sugar Bush Elementary has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in New London, WI. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Bush Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Bush Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Sugar Bush Elementary?
42.4% of students at Sugar Bush Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugar Bush Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sugar Bush Elementary is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in New London, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugar Bush Elementary?
Sugar Bush Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Sugar Bush Elementary rank among schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Bush Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in New London, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New London on the city page.
What other schools are in New London School District?
Besides Sugar Bush Elementary, New London School District also operates New London High (660 students), New London Middle (540 students), and Lincoln Elementary (283 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.