Enrollment
286
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukesha, WI
White Rock School
Federal NCES profile for White Rock School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551578002027
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Rock School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #14 of 19
- schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 286
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, White Rock School ranks #14 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578002027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-70% vs state
What stands out at White Rock School
White Rock School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waukesha, Wisconsin, enrolling 286 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Wisconsin average.
With 286 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Waukesha's public schools, it stands alongside Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin (639 students): White Rock School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students) and North High (911 students) alongside White Rock School.
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 White Rock School compares
White Rock School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,813
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 73.1%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 7.7%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, White Rock School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukesha School District, which includes White Rock School.
$12,813
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 36.8%
Federal 8.4%
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 White Rock School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Butler Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to White Rock School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Waukesha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
Standard public school
639 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Stem Academy
Standard public school
580 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Rose Glen Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Banting Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 15:1 students per teacher
Bethesda Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about White Rock School
How many students attend White Rock School?
White Rock School has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukesha, WI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Rock School?
11.7% of students at White Rock School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Rock School?
The largest demographic group at White Rock School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Rock School?
White Rock School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does White Rock School rank among schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, White Rock School ranks #14 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waukesha on the city page.
Is White Rock School a good school?
White Rock School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Waukesha School District?
Besides White Rock School, Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students), North High (911 students), and South High (833 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.
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