- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wauwatosa Stem held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 551599002728 · Wauwatosa, WI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
127 enr · 21.2:1 · 2.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (1,043 students)
Wauwatosa Stem held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wauwatosa Stem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
1,043 students
- West High
West High
986 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
782 students
- Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle
570 students
- Roosevelt Elem 396
Roosevelt Elementary
396 students
- This school 127
Wauwatosa Stem
127 students
What this shows Wauwatosa Stem reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wauwatosa Stem compares
Wauwatosa Stem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,809
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
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.
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
District finance for Wauwatosa School District reports $13,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~127 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.