- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williams Bay, WI
Williams Bay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Williams Bay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551674002186
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Bay Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Williams Bay · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Bay Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Bay Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Williams Bay, WI.
School address
District: Williams Bay School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551674002186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Williams Bay Elementary shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 551674002186 · Williams Bay, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 12.3:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Bay High (170 students)
Williams Bay Elementary shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Williams Bay Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Williams Bay Elementary
282 students
- Williams Bay H
Williams Bay High
170 students
- Williams Bay M
Williams Bay Middle
145 students
What this shows Williams Bay Elementary reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Bay Elementary compares
Williams Bay 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$14,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 282 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 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Williams Bay Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Williams Bay School District reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williams Bay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Bay High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Bay Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Bay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williams Bay Elementary
How many students attend Williams Bay Elementary?
Williams Bay Elementary has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williams Bay, WI. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Bay Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Williams Bay Elementary?
20.1% of students at Williams Bay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Bay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Williams Bay Elementary is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Williams Bay, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Bay Elementary?
Williams Bay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Williams Bay Elementary rank among public schools in Williams Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Bay Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Williams Bay, 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 Williams Bay School District?
Besides Williams Bay Elementary, Williams Bay School District also operates Williams Bay High (170 students) and Williams Bay Middle (145 students). See the Williams Bay School District district page for the complete list.