Enrollment
886
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union Grove, WI
Union Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Union Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551518001964
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Grove Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Union Grove · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Grove Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union Grove, WI.
School address
District: Union Grove J1 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551518001964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Grove Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Grove Elementary
Union Grove Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Union Grove, Wisconsin, enrolling 886 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 93% of state schools at 886 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 215 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #162, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Union Grove J1 School District spends $11,649 per pupil, 22% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Union Grove's public schools, it stands alongside Yorkville Elementary (465 students): Union Grove Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 14.5:1).
Union Grove J1 School District operates only this one school, so Union Grove Elementary has no district-mates to compare against locally.
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 Union Grove Elementary compares
Union Grove 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$11,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Union Grove Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Grove J1 School District, which includes Union Grove Elementary.
$11,649
Per student
-22%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 42.8%
Federal 7.6%
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.
Similar other schools in Union Grove
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~886 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Union Grove Elementary
How many students attend Union Grove Elementary?
Union Grove Elementary has 886 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union Grove, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Grove Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Grove Elementary?
23.7% of students at Union Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Union Grove Elementary is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Union Grove, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Grove Elementary?
Union Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Union Grove Elementary rank among public schools in Union Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union Grove, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Union Grove on the city page.
Is Union Grove Elementary a good school?
Union Grove Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Union Grove J1 School District?
None reported; Union Grove J1 School District operates only Union Grove Elementary as a public school district in NCES's records.
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