Enrollment
322
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterford, WI
Woodfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551566002510
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodfield Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodfield Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodfield Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Waterford, WI.
School address
District: Waterford Graded J1 School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551566002510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodfield Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodfield Elementary
Woodfield Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waterford, Wisconsin, enrolling 322 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Wisconsin average.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Waterford's public schools, it stands alongside Trailside Elementary (331 students): Woodfield Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 13.8:1).
Waterford Graded J1 School District also operates Fox River Middle (510 students) and Trailside Elementary (331 students) alongside Woodfield 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 Woodfield Elementary compares
Woodfield 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 60% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$12,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Woodfield Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterford Graded J1 School District, which includes Woodfield Elementary.
$12,854
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 36.1%
Federal 9.4%
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 Woodfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox River Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trailside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Waterford
3 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 (~322 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodfield Elementary
How many students attend Woodfield Elementary?
Woodfield Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waterford, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodfield Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Woodfield Elementary?
15.3% of students at Woodfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodfield Elementary is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Waterford, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodfield Elementary?
Woodfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Woodfield Elementary rank among schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodfield Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Waterford, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waterford on the city page.
Is Woodfield Elementary a good school?
Woodfield Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Waterford Graded J1 School District?
Besides Woodfield Elementary, Waterford Graded J1 School District also operates Fox River Middle (510 students), Trailside Elementary (331 students), and Evergreen Elementary (310 students). See the Waterford Graded J1 School District district page for the complete list.
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