- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wittenberg, WI
Wittenberg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wittenberg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551710002223
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wittenberg Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 449
- students enrolled
Wittenberg Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551710002223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Wittenberg Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 551710002223 · Wittenberg, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 16.6:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Birnamwood Elementary (359 students)
Wittenberg Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wittenberg Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wittenberg Elementary
449 students
- Birnamwood Ele
Birnamwood Elementary
359 students
- Wittenberg-Bir
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High
343 students
What this shows Wittenberg Elementary reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wittenberg Elementary compares
Wittenberg 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$13,095
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Wittenberg Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District reports $13,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wittenberg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birnamwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wittenberg-Birnamwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wittenberg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wittenberg Elementary
How many students attend Wittenberg Elementary?
Wittenberg Elementary has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wittenberg, WI. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wittenberg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wittenberg Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wittenberg Elementary?
37.0% of students at Wittenberg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wittenberg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wittenberg Elementary is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Wittenberg, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wittenberg Elementary?
Wittenberg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District?
Besides Wittenberg Elementary, Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District also operates Birnamwood Elementary (359 students) and Wittenberg-Birnamwood High (343 students). See the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District district page for the complete list.