- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Viroqua, WI
Viroqua Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Viroqua Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551536001975
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viroqua Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Viroqua · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Viroqua Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viroqua Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Viroqua, WI.
School address
District: Viroqua Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551536001975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Viroqua Elementary held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 551536001975 · Viroqua, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 9.5:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Viroqua High (301 students)
Viroqua Elementary held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Viroqua Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viroqua High
Viroqua High
301 students
- This school
Viroqua Elementary
276 students
- Viroqua Middle
Viroqua Middle
253 students
- Viroqua Area M
Viroqua Area Montessori School
147 students
- Laurel High 43
Laurel High
43 students
- Vernon County 18
Vernon County Area Better Futures High
18 students
What this shows Viroqua Elementary reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viroqua Elementary compares
Viroqua 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 8% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$15,935
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Viroqua Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Viroqua Area School District reports $15,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Viroqua Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viroqua High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Area Montessori School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernon County Area Better Futures High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viroqua Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Viroqua
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viroqua Elementary
How many students attend Viroqua Elementary?
Viroqua Elementary has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Viroqua, WI. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viroqua Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Viroqua Elementary is 9.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 39% 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 Viroqua Elementary?
39.5% of students at Viroqua Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viroqua Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Viroqua Elementary is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Viroqua, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viroqua Elementary?
Viroqua Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Viroqua Elementary rank among public schools in Viroqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Viroqua Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Viroqua, 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 Viroqua on the city page.
What other schools are in Viroqua Area School District?
Besides Viroqua Elementary, Viroqua Area School District also operates Viroqua High (301 students), Viroqua Middle (253 students), and Viroqua Area Montessori School (147 students). See the Viroqua Area School District district page for the complete list.