- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wabeno, WI
Wabeno Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wabeno Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551539001978
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wabeno Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 196
- students enrolled
Wabeno Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wabeno Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551539001978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Wabeno Elementary shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 551539001978 · Wabeno, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 10.3:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wabeno High (193 students)
Wabeno Elementary shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Wabeno Elementary compares
Wabeno Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,583
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.7%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Wabeno Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Wabeno Area School District reports $20,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wabeno Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabeno High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wabeno Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Wabeno
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wabeno Elementary
How many students attend Wabeno Elementary?
Wabeno Elementary has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wabeno, WI. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wabeno Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wabeno Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Wabeno Elementary?
54.2% of students at Wabeno Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wabeno Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wabeno Elementary is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Wabeno, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wabeno Elementary?
Wabeno Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wabeno Area School District?
Besides Wabeno Elementary, Wabeno Area School District also operates Wabeno High (193 students). See the Wabeno Area School District district page for the complete list.