- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delavan, WI
Turtle Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Turtle Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550364000317
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turtle Creek Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Delavan · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Turtle Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turtle Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Delavan, WI.
School address
District: Delavan-Darien School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550364000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Turtle Creek Elementary shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 550364000317 · Delavan, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 10:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Delavan-Darien High (511 students)
Turtle Creek Elementary shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Turtle Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delavan-Darien
Delavan-Darien High
511 students
- Phoenix Middle
Phoenix Middle
474 students
- This school
Turtle Creek Elementary
371 students
- Darien Element
Darien Elementary
223 students
- Delavan-Darien 93
Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc
93 students
What this shows Turtle Creek Elementary reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turtle Creek Elementary compares
Turtle Creek 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,522
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 37.7%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Turtle Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Delavan-Darien School District reports $15,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turtle Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delavan-Darien High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phoenix Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Darien Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turtle Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turtle Creek Elementary
How many students attend Turtle Creek Elementary?
Turtle Creek Elementary has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delavan, WI. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtle Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Turtle Creek Elementary is 10:1, which is 31% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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 Turtle Creek Elementary?
57.5% of students at Turtle Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turtle Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Turtle Creek Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Delavan, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turtle Creek Elementary?
Turtle Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Turtle Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Delavan?
By Resource Investment Index, Turtle Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Delavan, 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 Delavan-Darien School District?
Besides Turtle Creek Elementary, Delavan-Darien School District also operates Delavan-Darien High (511 students), Phoenix Middle (474 students), and Darien Elementary (223 students). See the Delavan-Darien School District district page for the complete list.