Enrollment
423
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551119001359
Traeger Elementary — Oshkosh, WI
Federal NCES profile for Traeger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 81
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: Oshkosh Area 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)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-19% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Traeger Elementary reports 423 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% 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 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 16.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% below the Wisconsin average and 68% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 423 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oshkosh Area School District spends $18,688 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.7% from local sources (property taxes), 49.1% from the state, and 11.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), 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 Traeger 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 70% | — | — |
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
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 31% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$18,688
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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
Enrollment 423 Top 70% in Wisconsin — larger than 30% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 16.6% -57% vs state
NCES ID 551119001359
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 423:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.8%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oshkosh Area School District, which includes Traeger Elementary.
$18,688
Per student
+0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 35.9:1
Similar other schools in Oshkosh
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Webster Stanley Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 8:1 students per teacher
Ready 4 Learning School
Standard public school
522 students 35.9:1 students per teacher
Oakwood Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Shapiro Stem Academy
Standard public school
204 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Traeger Elementary
How many students attend Traeger Elementary?
Traeger Elementary has 423 students enrolled. It is a other school in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traeger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Traeger Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 23% 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 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Traeger Elementary?
Traeger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) 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.