- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wales, WI
Wales Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wales Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550351000380
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wales Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Wales · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wales Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wales Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Wales, WI.
School address
District: Kettle Moraine School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550351000380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wales Elementary held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 550351000380 · Wales, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 14.5:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettle Moraine High (869 students)
Wales Elementary held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wales Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kettle Moraine
Kettle Moraine High
869 students
- Kettle Moraine
Kettle Moraine Middle
726 students
- This school 333
Wales Elementary
333 students
- Dousman Elemen 311
Dousman Elementary
311 students
- Cushing Elemen 281
Cushing Elementary
281 students
- Magee Elementa 255
Magee Elementary
255 students
What this shows Wales Elementary reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wales Elementary compares
Wales 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Wales Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kettle Moraine School District reports $14,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wales Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Moraine High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kettle Moraine Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dousman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cushing Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magee Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wales Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Wales
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wales Elementary
How many students attend Wales Elementary?
Wales Elementary has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wales, WI. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wales Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wales Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wales Elementary?
12.4% of students at Wales Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wales Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wales Elementary is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Wales, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wales Elementary?
Wales Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Wales Elementary rank among public schools in Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, Wales Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Wales, 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 Wales on the city page.
What other schools are in Kettle Moraine School District?
Besides Wales Elementary, Kettle Moraine School District also operates Kettle Moraine High (869 students), Kettle Moraine Middle (726 students), and Dousman Elementary (311 students). See the Kettle Moraine School District district page for the complete list.