Enrollment
127
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa Stem
Federal NCES profile for Wauwatosa Stem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551599002728Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wauwatosa Stem earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools.
- #8 of 17
- public schools in Wauwatosa · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wauwatosa Stem has class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wauwatosa Stem ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Wauwatosa, WI.
School address
District: Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551599002728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wauwatosa Stem compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wauwatosa Stem
Wauwatosa Stem is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, enrolling 127 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 94% of Wisconsin schools and 47% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.3% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 127 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students) and West High (986 students) alongside Wauwatosa Stem.
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 Wauwatosa Stem compares
Wauwatosa Stem on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 47% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 94% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,702
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Wauwatosa Stem is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wauwatosa School District, which includes Wauwatosa Stem.
$12,702
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 26.6%
Federal 7.7%
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 Wauwatosa Stem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitman Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wauwatosa Stem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wauwatosa Stem
How many students attend Wauwatosa Stem?
Wauwatosa Stem has 127 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wauwatosa, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauwatosa Stem?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauwatosa Stem is 21.2:1, which is 47% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wauwatosa Stem?
2.3% of students at Wauwatosa Stem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wauwatosa Stem?
The largest demographic group at Wauwatosa Stem is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Wauwatosa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wauwatosa Stem?
Wauwatosa Stem has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wauwatosa Stem rank among public schools in Wauwatosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Wauwatosa Stem ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa on the city page.
Is Wauwatosa Stem a good school?
Wauwatosa Stem earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Wauwatosa School District?
Besides Wauwatosa Stem, Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students), West High (986 students), and Longfellow Middle (782 students). See the Wauwatosa School District district page for the complete list.
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