Enrollment
525
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550321002668
Susie C Altmayer Elementary — De Pere, WI
Federal NCES profile for Susie C Altmayer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: De Pere School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Susie C Altmayer Elementary reports 525 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% below the Wisconsin average and 51% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 525 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding De Pere School District spends $12,775 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.6% from local sources (property taxes), 53.0% from the state, and 8.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Susie C Altmayer Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,775
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 525 Top 81% in Wisconsin — larger than 19% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.2% -35% vs state
NCES ID 550321002668
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 525:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.9%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Pere School District, which includes Susie C Altmayer Elementary.
$12,775
Per student
-31%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
Similar other schools in De Pere
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hemlock Creek Elementary
Standard public school
822 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dickinson Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
Standard public school
22 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 15.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.