- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, WI
Waller Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Waller Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550189000243
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waller Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waller Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waller Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Burlington, WI.
School address
District: Burlington Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550189000243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Waller Elementary grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (+16.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 550189000243 · Burlington, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 11.2:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High (880 students)
Waller Elementary grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (+16.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waller Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High
880 students
- Nettie E Karch
Nettie E Karcher School
779 students
- Cooper Element
Cooper Elementary
395 students
- This school 247
Waller Elementary
247 students
- Dr Edward G Dy 225
Dr Edward G Dyer School
225 students
- Winkler Elemen 207
Winkler Elementary
207 students
What this shows Waller Elementary reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waller Elementary compares
Waller Elementary is a growing 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,449
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
Counselors0.7 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Waller Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Burlington Area School District reports $14,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waller Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nettie E Karcher School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Edward G Dyer School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winkler Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waller Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wheatland Center Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Randall Consolidated School
Standard public school
560 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Cooper Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Dr Edward G Dyer School
Standard public school
225 students 8:1 students per teacher
Winkler Elementary
Standard public school
207 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Lyons Center
Standard public school
154 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waller Elementary
How many students attend Waller Elementary?
Waller Elementary has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, WI. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waller Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Waller Elementary?
34.6% of students at Waller Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waller Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Waller Elementary is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Burlington, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waller Elementary?
Waller Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Waller Elementary rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Waller Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Burlington, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington Area School District?
Besides Waller Elementary, Burlington Area School District also operates Burlington High (880 students), Nettie E Karcher School (779 students), and Cooper Elementary (395 students). See the Burlington Area School District district page for the complete list.