- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tomahawk, WI
Tomahawk Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tomahawk Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551494001946
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomahawk Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tomahawk · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomahawk Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomahawk Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tomahawk, WI.
School address
District: Tomahawk School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551494001946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Tomahawk Elementary shrank from 554 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 41.6 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 551494001946 · Tomahawk, WI Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 12.5:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomahawk High (371 students)
Tomahawk Elementary shrank from 554 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 41.6 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Tomahawk Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tomahawk Elementary
512 students
- Tomahawk High
Tomahawk High
371 students
- Tomahawk Middl
Tomahawk Middle
259 students
What this shows Tomahawk Elementary reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomahawk Elementary compares
Tomahawk Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,039
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Tomahawk Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tomahawk School District reports $14,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tomahawk Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomahawk High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomahawk Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomahawk Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomahawk Elementary
How many students attend Tomahawk Elementary?
Tomahawk Elementary has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tomahawk, WI. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tomahawk Elementary?
39.9% of students at Tomahawk Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomahawk Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tomahawk Elementary is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Tomahawk, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomahawk Elementary?
Tomahawk Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Tomahawk Elementary rank among public schools in Tomahawk?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomahawk Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tomahawk, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tomahawk School District?
Besides Tomahawk Elementary, Tomahawk School District also operates Tomahawk High (371 students) and Tomahawk Middle (259 students). See the Tomahawk School District district page for the complete list.