- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wautoma, WI
Wautoma High
Federal NCES profile for Wautoma High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551596002074
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wautoma High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wautoma · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wautoma High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wautoma High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wautoma, WI.
School address
District: Wautoma Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551596002074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Wautoma High grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 551596002074 · Wautoma, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 12.5:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkside School (480 students)
Wautoma High grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wautoma High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkside Schoo
Parkside School
480 students
- This school
Wautoma High
388 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary
302 students
- Redgranite Ele 130
Redgranite Elementary
130 students
What this shows Wautoma High reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wautoma High compares
Wautoma High 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,154
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Wautoma High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Wautoma Area School District reports $14,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wautoma High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redgranite Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wautoma High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wautoma High
How many students attend Wautoma High?
Wautoma High has 388 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wautoma, WI. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wautoma High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wautoma High is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Wautoma High?
48.3% of students at Wautoma High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wautoma High?
The largest demographic group at Wautoma High is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Wautoma, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wautoma High?
Wautoma High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wautoma High rank among public schools in Wautoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Wautoma High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wautoma, 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 Wautoma Area School District?
Besides Wautoma High, Wautoma Area School District also operates Parkside School (480 students), Riverview Elementary (302 students), and Redgranite Elementary (130 students). See the Wautoma Area School District district page for the complete list.