Enrollment
573
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oshkosh, WI
Webster Stanley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Webster Stanley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551119002309
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Stanley Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Stanley Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Stanley Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119002309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Stanley Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Stanley Elementary
Webster Stanley Elementary is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, enrolling 573 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 95% of Wisconsin schools and 53% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 573 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #86.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 573 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Oshkosh's public schools, it stands alongside Ready 4 Learning School (522 students): Webster Stanley Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 32.6:1).
Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students) and North High (1,266 students) alongside Webster Stanley 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 Webster Stanley Elementary compares
Webster Stanley 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 53% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,459
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 55.3%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Webster Stanley Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oshkosh Area School District, which includes Webster Stanley Elementary.
$14,459
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.1%
Federal 11.3%
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 Webster Stanley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Traeger Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Stanley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Oshkosh
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ready 4 Learning School
Standard public school
522 students 32.6:1 students per teacher
Traeger Elementary
Standard public school
423 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Oakwood Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Shapiro Stem Academy
Standard public school
204 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~573 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Stanley Elementary
How many students attend Webster Stanley Elementary?
Webster Stanley Elementary has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Stanley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Stanley Elementary is 22:1, which is 53% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Stanley Elementary?
53.6% of students at Webster Stanley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Stanley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Webster Stanley Elementary is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Stanley Elementary?
Webster Stanley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Webster Stanley Elementary rank among schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Stanley Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Oshkosh, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oshkosh on the city page.
Is Webster Stanley Elementary a good school?
Webster Stanley Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more 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 Oshkosh Area School District?
Besides Webster Stanley Elementary, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), North High (1,266 students), and Merrill Middle (832 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.
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