- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valders, WI
Valders Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valders Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551521001966
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valders Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Valders · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valders Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valders Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valders, WI.
School address
District: Valders Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551521001966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Valders Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 551521001966 · Valders, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 19.6:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Valders High (291 students)
Valders Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Valders Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valders Elementary
411 students
- Valders High
Valders High
291 students
- Valders Middle
Valders Middle
259 students
What this shows Valders Elementary reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valders Elementary compares
Valders 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,448
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Valders Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Valders Area School District reports $13,448 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valders Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valders High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valders Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valders Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valders Elementary
How many students attend Valders Elementary?
Valders Elementary has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valders, WI. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valders Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valders Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 36% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valders Elementary?
27.0% of students at Valders Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valders Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valders Elementary is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Valders, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valders Elementary?
Valders Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Valders Elementary rank among public schools in Valders?
By Resource Investment Index, Valders Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valders, 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 Valders Area School District?
Besides Valders Elementary, Valders Area School District also operates Valders High (291 students) and Valders Middle (259 students). See the Valders Area School District district page for the complete list.