Enrollment
112
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wauzeka Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wauzeka Elementary
Wauzeka Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wauzeka, Wisconsin, enrolling 112 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 112 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 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Wauzeka-Steuben School District spends $19,839 per pupil, 33% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Wauzeka-Steuben School District also operates Wauzeka High (83 students) and Wauzeka Middle (53 students) alongside Wauzeka Elementary.
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 Wauzeka Elementary compares
Wauzeka Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wauzeka-Steuben School District, which includes Wauzeka Elementary.
$19,839
Per student
+33%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 56.4%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other 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 (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wauzeka on the city page.
Is Wauzeka Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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