- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaver Dam, WI
Wilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550096000130
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Beaver Dam · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Beaver Dam, WI.
School address
District: Beaver Dam Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550096000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Wilson Elementary shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-28.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 550096000130 · Beaver Dam, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 3.4:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaver Dam High (1,031 students)
Wilson Elementary shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-28.9%). Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beaver Dam Hig
Beaver Dam High
1,031 students
- Beaver Dam Mid
Beaver Dam Middle
633 students
- Prairie View E 337
Prairie View Elementary
337 students
- Jefferson Elem 328
Jefferson Elementary
328 students
- Washington Ele 260
Washington Elementary
260 students
- This school 41
Wilson Elementary
41 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Elementary compares
Wilson 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 | 3.4:1 | ▼ 76% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
3.4:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Wilson Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Beaver Dam Unified School District reports $13,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver Dam Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Beaver Dam
3 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 (~41 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary
How many students attend Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has 41 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaver Dam, WI. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 3.4:1, which is 76% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 78% 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 Wilson Elementary?
50.0% of students at Wilson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Beaver Dam, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Elementary rank among schools in Beaver Dam?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Beaver Dam, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaver Dam on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaver Dam Unified School District?
Besides Wilson Elementary, Beaver Dam Unified School District also operates Beaver Dam High (1,031 students), Beaver Dam Middle (633 students), and Prairie View Elementary (337 students). See the Beaver Dam Unified School District district page for the complete list.