Enrollment
120
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edgerton, WI
Yahara Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yahara Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550411000446
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yahara Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Edgerton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Yahara Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yahara Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Edgerton, WI.
School address
District: Edgerton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550411000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-43% 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 mid-sized elementary school in Edgerton, Wisconsin, enrolling 120 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 120 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Edgerton School District also operates Edgerton Community Elementary (809 students) and Edgerton High (593 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,460
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- 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 91.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Yahara Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgerton School District, which includes Yahara Elementary.
$13,460
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 47.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerton Community Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgerton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgerton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~120 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Yahara Elementary
How many students attend Yahara Elementary?
Yahara Elementary has 120 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edgerton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yahara Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yahara Elementary is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yahara Elementary?
22.0% 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 91.7% of enrollment, in Edgerton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yahara Elementary?
Yahara Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Yahara Elementary rank among public schools in Edgerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Yahara Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Edgerton, 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 Edgerton on the city page.
Is Yahara Elementary a good school?
Yahara Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Edgerton School District?
Besides Yahara Elementary, Edgerton School District also operates Edgerton Community Elementary (809 students), Edgerton High (593 students), and Edgerton Middle (413 students). See the Edgerton School District district page for the complete list.
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