Enrollment
423
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oshkosh, WI
Traeger Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Traeger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551119001359
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Traeger Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Traeger Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Traeger Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119001359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Traeger Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Traeger Elementary
Traeger Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, enrolling 423 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 423 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 449 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Oshkosh's public schools, it stands alongside Webster Stanley Elementary (573 students): Traeger Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 22:1).
Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students) and North High (1,266 students) alongside Traeger Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Traeger Elementary compares
Traeger Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,459
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Asian 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Traeger Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oshkosh Area School District, which includes Traeger Elementary.
$14,459
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.1%
Federal 11.3%
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.
How Traeger Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Traeger Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Oshkosh
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Webster Stanley Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 22:1 students per teacher
Ready 4 Learning School
Standard public school
522 students 32.6:1 students per teacher
Oakwood Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Shapiro Stem Academy
Standard public school
204 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Traeger Elementary
How many students attend Traeger Elementary?
Traeger Elementary has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traeger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Traeger Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Traeger Elementary?
16.6% of students at Traeger Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Traeger Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Traeger Elementary is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Traeger Elementary?
Traeger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Traeger Elementary rank among schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, Traeger Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Oshkosh, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oshkosh on the city page.
Is Traeger Elementary a good school?
Traeger Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oshkosh Area School District?
Besides Traeger Elementary, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), North High (1,266 students), and Merrill Middle (832 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.
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