Enrollment
175
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wonewoc, WI
Wonewoc-Center Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wonewoc-Center Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551713002224
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wonewoc-Center Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wonewoc · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wonewoc-Center Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wonewoc-Center Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wonewoc, WI.
School address
District: Wonewoc-Union Center School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551713002224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wonewoc-Center Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wonewoc-Center Elementary
Wonewoc-Center Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wonewoc, Wisconsin, enrolling 175 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 175 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #93.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wonewoc's public schools, it stands alongside Wonewoc-Center Virtual Academy (5 students): Wonewoc-Center Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Wonewoc-Union Center School District also operates Wonewoc-Center High (114 students) and Wonewoc-Center Junior High (68 students) alongside Wonewoc-Center Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wonewoc-Center Elementary compares
Wonewoc-Center Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Wonewoc-Center Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wonewoc-Union Center School District, which includes Wonewoc-Center Elementary.
$16,085
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 39.5%
Federal 13.9%
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.
How Wonewoc-Center Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonewoc-Center High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wonewoc-Center Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wonewoc-Center Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wonewoc-Center Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Wonewoc
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~175 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wonewoc-Center Elementary
How many students attend Wonewoc-Center Elementary?
Wonewoc-Center Elementary has 175 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wonewoc, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wonewoc-Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wonewoc-Center Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wonewoc-Center Elementary?
47.7% of students at Wonewoc-Center Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wonewoc-Center Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wonewoc-Center Elementary is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Wonewoc, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wonewoc-Center Elementary?
Wonewoc-Center Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wonewoc-Center Elementary rank among public schools in Wonewoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Wonewoc-Center Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wonewoc, 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 Wonewoc on the city page.
Is Wonewoc-Center Elementary a good school?
Wonewoc-Center Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wonewoc-Union Center School District?
Besides Wonewoc-Center Elementary, Wonewoc-Union Center School District also operates Wonewoc-Center High (114 students), Wonewoc-Center Junior High (68 students), and Wonewoc-Center Virtual Academy (5 students). See the Wonewoc-Union Center School District district page for the complete list.
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