- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauwatosa, WI
Vel R Phillips School
Federal NCES profile for Vel R Phillips School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551599002349
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vel R Phillips School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Wauwatosa · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 139
- students enrolled
Vel R Phillips School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vel R Phillips School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Wauwatosa, WI.
School address
District: Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551599002349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Vel R Phillips School grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 551599002349 · Wauwatosa, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 8.2:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (1,043 students)
Vel R Phillips School grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Vel R Phillips School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
1,043 students
- West High
West High
986 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
782 students
- Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle
570 students
- Roosevelt Elem 396
Roosevelt Elementary
396 students
- This school 139
Vel R Phillips School
139 students
What this shows Vel R Phillips School reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vel R Phillips School compares
Vel R Phillips School is a growing 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 43% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 4% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,809
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 6.5%
White 2.2%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Vel R Phillips School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Wauwatosa School District reports $13,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vel R Phillips School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vel R Phillips School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Wauwatosa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary
Standard public school
373 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 16:1 students per teacher
Underwood Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
285 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vel R Phillips School
How many students attend Vel R Phillips School?
Vel R Phillips School has 139 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Wauwatosa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vel R Phillips School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vel R Phillips School is 8.2:1, which is 43% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vel R Phillips School?
The largest demographic group at Vel R Phillips School is African American at 77.0% of enrollment, in Wauwatosa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vel R Phillips School?
Vel R Phillips School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vel R Phillips School rank among schools in Wauwatosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Vel R Phillips School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Wauwatosa, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wauwatosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wauwatosa School District?
Besides Vel R Phillips School, Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students), West High (986 students), and Longfellow Middle (782 students). See the Wauwatosa School District district page for the complete list.