- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainfield, WI
Tri-County Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tri-County Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551182001550
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-County Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri-County Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-County Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plainfield, WI.
School address
District: Tri-County Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551182001550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Tri-County Elementary held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 551182001550 · Plainfield, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 12:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri-County High (180 students)
Tri-County Elementary held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Tri-County Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tri-County Elementary
265 students
- Tri-County Hig
Tri-County High
180 students
- Tri-County Mid
Tri-County Middle
134 students
What this shows Tri-County Elementary reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-County Elementary compares
Tri-County 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Tri-County Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Tri-County Area School District reports $15,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri-County Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri-County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-County Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-County Elementary
How many students attend Tri-County Elementary?
Tri-County Elementary has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-County Elementary is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Tri-County Elementary?
53.6% of students at Tri-County Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-County Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tri-County Elementary is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Plainfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-County Elementary?
Tri-County Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Tri-County Elementary rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-County Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plainfield, 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 Tri-County Area School District?
Besides Tri-County Elementary, Tri-County Area School District also operates Tri-County High (180 students) and Tri-County Middle (134 students). See the Tri-County Area School District district page for the complete list.