Enrollment
179
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 551032002995
Taft Elementary — Neenah, WI
Federal NCES profile for Taft Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 33
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: Neenah Joint 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taft 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
Taft Elementary reports 179 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% above the Wisconsin average and 9% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 179 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Neenah Joint School District spends $22,158 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.5% from local sources (property taxes), 46.2% from the state, and 9.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), 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 Taft 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 46% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 27% | — | — |
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
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,158
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 179 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 179 Top 27% in Wisconsin — larger than 73% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.3% +46% vs state
NCES ID 551032002995
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 6.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 179:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.8%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neenah Joint School District, which includes Taft Elementary.
$22,158
Per student
+19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 9.3%
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
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Lakeview Elementary
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Spring Road Elementary
Standard public school
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Ace Alliance Charter Elementary
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225 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Taft Elementary
How many students attend Taft Elementary?
Taft Elementary has 179 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Neenah, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taft Elementary?
56.3% of students at Taft Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Taft Elementary is White at 64.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Neenah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Elementary?
Taft Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) 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.