Enrollment
207
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550189000244
Winkler Elementary — Burlington, WI
Federal NCES profile for Winkler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 99
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Burlington Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winkler Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Winkler Elementary reports 207 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% below the Wisconsin average and 35% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 690 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Burlington Area School District spends $19,689 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.9% from local sources (property taxes), 44.8% from the state, and 8.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Winkler Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 13% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$19,689
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 690 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.
Overview
Enrollment 207 Top 32% in Wisconsin — larger than 68% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.6% -13% vs state
NCES ID 550189000244
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 690:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington Area School District, which includes Winkler Elementary.
$19,689
Per student
+6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 44.8%
Federal 8.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
Similar other schools in Burlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wheatland Center Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Randall Consolidated School
Standard public school
560 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Cooper Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Waller Elementary
Standard public school
247 students 13:1 students per teacher
Dr Edward G Dyer School
Standard public school
225 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lyons Center
Standard public school
154 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Winkler Elementary
How many students attend Winkler Elementary?
Winkler Elementary has 207 students enrolled. It is a other school in Burlington, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winkler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winkler Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winkler Elementary?
33.6% of students at Winkler Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winkler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winkler Elementary is White at 81.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Burlington, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winkler Elementary?
Winkler Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.