- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waupaca, WI
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Waupaca Learning Center Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551584001203
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Waupaca · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Waupaca, WI.
School address
District: Waupaca School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551584001203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.3 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 551584001203 · Waupaca, WI Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 10.4:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Waupaca High (623 students)
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.3 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waupaca High
Waupaca High
623 students
- This school
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
602 students
- Waupaca Middle
Waupaca Middle
546 students
- Chain Explorat 139
Chain Exploration Center
139 students
- Waupaca Commun 133
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten
133 students
What this shows Waupaca Learning Center Elementary reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waupaca Learning Center Elementary compares
Waupaca Learning Center 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,223
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waupaca School District reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waupaca Learning Center Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupaca High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waupaca Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chain Exploration Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waupaca Learning Center Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Waupaca
2 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
How many students attend Waupaca Learning Center Elementary?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waupaca, WI. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Waupaca Learning Center Elementary?
37.9% of students at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waupaca Learning Center Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Waupaca Learning Center Elementary is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Waupaca, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waupaca Learning Center Elementary?
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Waupaca Learning Center Elementary rank among schools in Waupaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Waupaca, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waupaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Waupaca School District?
Besides Waupaca Learning Center Elementary, Waupaca School District also operates Waupaca High (623 students), Waupaca Middle (546 students), and Chain Exploration Center (139 students). See the Waupaca School District district page for the complete list.