- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterloo, WI
Waterloo Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Waterloo Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551572002628
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterloo Intermediate earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Waterloo · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterloo Intermediate has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo Intermediate ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waterloo, WI.
School address
District: Waterloo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551572002628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Waterloo Intermediate held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551572002628 · Waterloo, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 16.3:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterloo Elementary (281 students)
Waterloo Intermediate held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waterloo Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterloo Eleme
Waterloo Elementary
281 students
- Waterloo High
Waterloo High
232 students
- Waterloo Middl
Waterloo Middle
118 students
- This school
Waterloo Intermediate
114 students
What this shows Waterloo Intermediate reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterloo Intermediate compares
Waterloo Intermediate 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,940
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Waterloo Intermediate is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Waterloo School District reports $14,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterloo Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterloo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterloo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterloo Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterloo Intermediate
How many students attend Waterloo Intermediate?
Waterloo Intermediate has 114 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterloo, WI. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Intermediate is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterloo Intermediate?
33.3% of students at Waterloo Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterloo Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Waterloo Intermediate is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Waterloo, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterloo Intermediate?
Waterloo Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Waterloo Intermediate rank among public schools in Waterloo?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo Intermediate ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waterloo, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Waterloo School District?
Besides Waterloo Intermediate, Waterloo School District also operates Waterloo Elementary (281 students), Waterloo High (232 students), and Waterloo Middle (118 students). See the Waterloo School District district page for the complete list.