- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedarburg, WI
Thorson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thorson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550246000272
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thorson Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Cedarburg · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thorson Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thorson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Cedarburg, WI.
School address
District: Cedarburg School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550246000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Thorson Elementary held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 550246000272 · Cedarburg, WI Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 15.1:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedarburg High (1,073 students)
Thorson Elementary held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Thorson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedarburg High
Cedarburg High
1,073 students
- Webster Middle
Webster Middle
692 students
- This school
Thorson Elementary
529 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
504 students
- Westlawn Eleme 297
Westlawn Elementary
297 students
- Early Learning 13
Early Learning Center
13 students
What this shows Thorson Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thorson Elementary compares
Thorson 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 89% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,647
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Thorson Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedarburg School District reports $12,647 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thorson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlawn Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Thorson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Cedarburg
3 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thorson Elementary
How many students attend Thorson Elementary?
Thorson Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedarburg, WI. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorson Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thorson Elementary?
4.2% of students at Thorson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thorson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thorson Elementary is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Cedarburg, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thorson Elementary?
Thorson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thorson Elementary rank among schools in Cedarburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Thorson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Cedarburg, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedarburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedarburg School District?
Besides Thorson Elementary, Cedarburg School District also operates Cedarburg High (1,073 students), Webster Middle (692 students), and Parkview Elementary (504 students). See the Cedarburg School District district page for the complete list.