- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menomonie, WI
Wakanda Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wakanda Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550909001072
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakanda Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Menomonie · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakanda Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakanda Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Menomonie, WI.
School address
District: Menomonie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550909001072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Wakanda Elementary shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 550909001072 · Menomonie, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 12.1:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Menomonie High (966 students)
Wakanda Elementary shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wakanda Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Menomonie High
Menomonie High
966 students
- Menomonie Midd
Menomonie Middle
730 students
- River Heights
River Heights Elementary
403 students
- Oaklawn Elemen 382
Oaklawn Elementary
382 students
- This school 351
Wakanda Elementary
351 students
- School Distric 190
School District of the Menomonie Area 4k
190 students
What this shows Wakanda Elementary reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakanda Elementary compares
Wakanda 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,336
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Asian 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Wakanda Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Menomonie Area School District reports $13,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wakanda Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menomonie Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Heights Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaklawn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School District of the Menomonie Area 4k | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wakanda Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Menomonie
3 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wakanda Elementary
How many students attend Wakanda Elementary?
Wakanda Elementary has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menomonie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakanda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakanda Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Wakanda Elementary?
34.9% of students at Wakanda Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakanda Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wakanda Elementary is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Menomonie, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakanda Elementary?
Wakanda Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Wakanda Elementary rank among schools in Menomonie?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakanda Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Menomonie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Menomonie on the city page.
What other schools are in Menomonie Area School District?
Besides Wakanda Elementary, Menomonie Area School District also operates Menomonie High (966 students), Menomonie Middle (730 students), and River Heights Elementary (403 students). See the Menomonie Area School District district page for the complete list.