- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Balsam Lake, WI
Unity Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Unity Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550075000097
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unity Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Balsam Lake · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Unity Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Balsam Lake, WI.
School address
District: Unity School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550075000097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Unity Elementary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550075000097 · Balsam Lake, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 12.4:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Unity High (292 students)
Unity Elementary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Unity Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Unity Elementary
385 students
- Unity High
Unity High
292 students
- Unity Middle
Unity Middle
238 students
What this shows Unity Elementary reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unity Elementary compares
Unity 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,863
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
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Unity Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Unity School District reports $14,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Unity Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Unity Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unity Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Unity Elementary
How many students attend Unity Elementary?
Unity Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Balsam Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 Unity Elementary?
48.5% of students at Unity Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unity Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Unity Elementary is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Balsam Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unity Elementary?
Unity Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Unity Elementary rank among public schools in Balsam Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Balsam Lake, 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 Unity School District?
Besides Unity Elementary, Unity School District also operates Unity High (292 students) and Unity Middle (238 students). See the Unity School District district page for the complete list.