Enrollment
489
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waubesa Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waubesa Intermediate
Waubesa Intermediate is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mcfarland, Wisconsin, enrolling 489 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.3% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 371 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students) and Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students) alongside Waubesa Intermediate.
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 Waubesa Intermediate compares
Waubesa Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,381
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcfarland School District, which includes Waubesa Intermediate.
$12,381
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 23.7%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Waubesa Intermediate a good school?
Waubesa Intermediate earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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