- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valders, WI
Valders High
Federal NCES profile for Valders High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551521001967
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valders High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Valders · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valders High has class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valders High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Valders, WI.
School address
District: Valders Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551521001967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Valders High held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 551521001967 · Valders, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 8.8:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Valders Elementary (411 students)
Valders High held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Valders High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valders Elemen
Valders Elementary
411 students
- This school
Valders High
291 students
- Valders Middle
Valders Middle
259 students
What this shows Valders High reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valders High compares
Valders High 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 5% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Valders High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valders Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valders Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valders High'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 high 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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valders High
How many students attend Valders High?
Valders High has 291 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valders, WI. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valders High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valders High is 8.8:1, which is 39% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 44% 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 Valders High?
17.9% of students at Valders High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valders High?
The largest demographic group at Valders High is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Valders, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valders High?
Valders High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 High rank among public schools in Valders?
By Resource Investment Index, Valders High ranks #2 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 High, Valders Area School District also operates Valders Elementary (411 students) and Valders Middle (259 students). See the Valders Area School District district page for the complete list.