- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauzeka, WI
Wauzeka Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wauzeka Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551602002094
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wauzeka Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wauzeka · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wauzeka Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wauzeka Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wauzeka, WI.
School address
District: Wauzeka-Steuben School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551602002094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Wauzeka Elementary shrank from 118 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-16.9%).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 551602002094 · Wauzeka, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 11.2:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Wauzeka High (83 students)
Wauzeka Elementary shrank from 118 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-16.9%). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wauzeka Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wauzeka Elementary
112 students
- Wauzeka High
Wauzeka High
83 students
- Wauzeka Middle
Wauzeka Middle
53 students
What this shows Wauzeka Elementary reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wauzeka Elementary compares
Wauzeka Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▲ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,949
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 94.6%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Wauzeka Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Wauzeka-Steuben School District reports $17,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wauzeka Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauzeka High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wauzeka Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wauzeka Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wauzeka Elementary
How many students attend Wauzeka Elementary?
Wauzeka Elementary has 112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauzeka, WI. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauzeka Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauzeka Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Wauzeka Elementary?
44.9% of students at Wauzeka Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wauzeka Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wauzeka Elementary is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Wauzeka, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wauzeka Elementary?
Wauzeka Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Wauzeka Elementary rank among public schools in Wauzeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Wauzeka Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wauzeka, 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 Wauzeka-Steuben School District?
Besides Wauzeka Elementary, Wauzeka-Steuben School District also operates Wauzeka High (83 students) and Wauzeka Middle (53 students). See the Wauzeka-Steuben School District district page for the complete list.