Enrollment
329
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · De Forest, WI
Yahara Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yahara Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550318000108
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yahara Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in De Forest · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Yahara Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yahara Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in De Forest, WI.
School address
District: De Forest Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550318000108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yahara Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yahara Elementary
Yahara Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in De Forest, Wisconsin, enrolling 329 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 329 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 412 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
De Forest Area School District also operates De Forest High (1,137 students) and Harvest Intermediate School (966 students) alongside Yahara 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 Yahara Elementary compares
Yahara 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Yahara Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Forest Area School District, which includes Yahara Elementary.
$13,625
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 37.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 Yahara Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvest Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Forest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yahara Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary 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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Yahara Elementary
How many students attend Yahara Elementary?
Yahara Elementary has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in De Forest, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yahara Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yahara Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Yahara Elementary?
16.1% of students at Yahara Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yahara Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yahara Elementary is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in De Forest, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yahara Elementary?
Yahara Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yahara Elementary rank among public schools in De Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Yahara Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in De Forest, 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 De Forest on the city page.
Is Yahara Elementary a good school?
Yahara Elementary earns 58/100 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 De Forest Area School District?
Besides Yahara Elementary, De Forest Area School District also operates De Forest High (1,137 students), Harvest Intermediate School (966 students), and De Forest Middle (602 students). See the De Forest Area School District district page for the complete list.
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