- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baraboo, WI
Willson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550081000106
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willson Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Baraboo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Willson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willson Elementary ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Baraboo, WI.
School address
District: Baraboo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550081000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Willson Elementary held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 550081000106 · Baraboo, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 11.4:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Baraboo High (885 students)
Willson Elementary held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Willson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baraboo High
Baraboo High
885 students
- Jack Young Mid
Jack Young Middle
548 students
- East Elementar 334
East Elementary
334 students
- This school 284
Willson Elementary
284 students
- Al Behrman Ele 278
Al Behrman Elementary
278 students
- Baraboo Early 116
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
116 students
What this shows Willson Elementary reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willson Elementary compares
Willson 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$14,142
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Willson Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baraboo School District reports $14,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack Young Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Al Behrman Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Baraboo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willson Elementary
How many students attend Willson Elementary?
Willson Elementary has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baraboo, WI. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willson Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Willson Elementary?
40.4% of students at Willson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willson Elementary is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Baraboo, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willson Elementary?
Willson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Willson Elementary rank among public schools in Baraboo?
By Resource Investment Index, Willson Elementary ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Baraboo, 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 Baraboo on the city page.
What other schools are in Baraboo School District?
Besides Willson Elementary, Baraboo School District also operates Baraboo High (885 students), Jack Young Middle (548 students), and East Elementary (334 students). See the Baraboo School District district page for the complete list.