Enrollment
351
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wakanda Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wakanda Elementary
Wakanda Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Menomonie, Wisconsin, enrolling 351 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.9% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 515 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #256.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Menomonie's public schools, it stands alongside River Heights Elementary (403 students): Wakanda Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.1:1 vs 11.5:1).
Menomonie Area School District also operates Menomonie High (966 students) and Menomonie Middle (730 students) alongside Wakanda Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wakanda Elementary compares
Wakanda Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menomonie Area School District, which includes Wakanda Elementary.
$12,631
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 51.5%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wakanda Elementary a good school?
Wakanda Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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