- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitehall, WI
Whitehall Memorial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whitehall Memorial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551665002175
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehall Memorial Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 439
- students enrolled
Whitehall Memorial Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Whitehall School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551665002175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Whitehall Memorial Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 551665002175 · Whitehall, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 14.2:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitehall Memorial Junior/Senior High (321 students)
Whitehall Memorial Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Whitehall Memorial Elementary compares
Whitehall Memorial Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,078
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Whitehall Memorial Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Whitehall School District reports $16,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitehall Memorial Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Memorial Junior/Senior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehall Memorial Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Whitehall
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitehall Memorial Elementary
How many students attend Whitehall Memorial Elementary?
Whitehall Memorial Elementary has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitehall, WI. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Memorial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Memorial Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Whitehall Memorial Elementary?
42.5% of students at Whitehall Memorial Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehall Memorial Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whitehall Memorial Elementary is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Whitehall, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehall Memorial Elementary?
Whitehall Memorial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Whitehall School District?
Besides Whitehall Memorial Elementary, Whitehall School District also operates Whitehall Memorial Junior/Senior High (321 students). See the Whitehall School District district page for the complete list.