Enrollment
525
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · De Pere, WI
Susie C Altmayer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Susie C Altmayer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550321002668
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susie C Altmayer Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in De Pere · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Susie C Altmayer Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susie C Altmayer Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in De Pere, WI.
School address
District: De Pere School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550321002668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susie C Altmayer Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Susie C Altmayer Elementary
Susie C Altmayer Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in De Pere, Wisconsin, enrolling 525 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 525 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 488 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #378, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 525 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding De Pere School District spends $11,643 per pupil, 22% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among De Pere's public schools, it stands alongside Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students): Susie C Altmayer Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 15.8:1).
De Pere School District also operates De Pere High (1,466 students) and De Pere Middle (690 students) alongside Susie C Altmayer 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 Susie C Altmayer Elementary compares
Susie C Altmayer 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 19% | - | - |
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.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Susie C Altmayer Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Pere School District, which includes Susie C Altmayer Elementary.
$11,643
Per student
-22%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 53.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 Susie C Altmayer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Pere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| De Pere Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foxview Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickinson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susie C Altmayer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in De Pere
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hemlock Creek Elementary
Standard public school
822 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Dickinson Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
Standard public school
22 students 11:1 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 (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Susie C Altmayer Elementary
How many students attend Susie C Altmayer Elementary?
Susie C Altmayer Elementary has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in De Pere, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susie C Altmayer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Susie C Altmayer 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 Susie C Altmayer Elementary?
25.2% of students at Susie C Altmayer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susie C Altmayer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Susie C Altmayer Elementary is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in De Pere, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susie C Altmayer Elementary?
Susie C Altmayer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Susie C Altmayer Elementary rank among schools in De Pere?
By Resource Investment Index, Susie C Altmayer Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in De Pere, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in De Pere on the city page.
Is Susie C Altmayer Elementary a good school?
Susie C Altmayer Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 De Pere School District?
Besides Susie C Altmayer Elementary, De Pere School District also operates De Pere High (1,466 students), De Pere Middle (690 students), and Foxview Intermediate (673 students). See the De Pere School District district page for the complete list.
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