- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhorn, WI
Tibbets Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tibbets Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550429000461
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tibbets Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tibbets Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tibbets Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Elkhorn, WI.
School address
District: Elkhorn Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550429000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Tibbets Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550429000461 · Elkhorn, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 17.2:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn Area High (953 students)
Tibbets Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Tibbets Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhorn Area H
Elkhorn Area High
953 students
- Elkhorn Area M
Elkhorn Area Middle
659 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary
485 students
- This school
Tibbets Elementary
431 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary
406 students
- Elkhorn Option 335
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
335 students
What this shows Tibbets Elementary reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tibbets Elementary compares
Tibbets 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,149
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Tibbets Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhorn Area School District reports $13,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tibbets Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Area High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Area Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Options Virtual School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Tibbets Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Elkhorn
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
West Side Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Standard public school
335 students
Career and College Academy
Standard public school
246 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tibbets Elementary
How many students attend Tibbets Elementary?
Tibbets Elementary has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhorn, WI. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tibbets Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tibbets Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tibbets Elementary?
26.6% of students at Tibbets Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tibbets Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tibbets Elementary is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tibbets Elementary?
Tibbets Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Tibbets Elementary rank among schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Tibbets Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Elkhorn, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkhorn on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Area School District?
Besides Tibbets Elementary, Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area High (953 students), Elkhorn Area Middle (659 students), and Jackson Elementary (485 students). See the Elkhorn Area School District district page for the complete list.