- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcfarland, WI
Waubesa Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Waubesa Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550891002172
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waubesa Intermediate earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waubesa Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waubesa Intermediate ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Mcfarland, WI.
School address
District: Mcfarland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550891002172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Waubesa Intermediate shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 550891002172 · Mcfarland, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 11.6:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students)
Waubesa Intermediate shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waubesa Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wisconsin Virt
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)
1,566 students
- Wisconsin Virt
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva)
1,393 students
- Mcfarland High
Mcfarland High
727 students
- Indian Mound M 534
Indian Mound Middle
534 students
- This school 489
Waubesa Intermediate
489 students
- Conrad Elvehje 449
Conrad Elvehjem Primary School
449 students
What this shows Waubesa Intermediate reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waubesa Intermediate compares
Waubesa Intermediate 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,862
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 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 4.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Waubesa Intermediate is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcfarland School District reports $12,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waubesa Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Mound Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conrad Elvehjem Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waubesa Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waubesa Intermediate
How many students attend Waubesa Intermediate?
Waubesa Intermediate has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcfarland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waubesa Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Waubesa Intermediate is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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 Waubesa Intermediate?
13.3% of students at Waubesa Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waubesa Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Waubesa Intermediate is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waubesa Intermediate?
Waubesa Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Waubesa Intermediate rank among public schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, Waubesa Intermediate ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Mcfarland, 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 Mcfarland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcfarland School District?
Besides Waubesa Intermediate, Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students), Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students), and Mcfarland High (727 students). See the Mcfarland School District district page for the complete list.