Enrollment
412
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kiel, WI
Zielanis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Zielanis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550744002333
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zielanis Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Kiel · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Zielanis Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zielanis Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kiel, WI.
School address
District: Kiel Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550744002333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zielanis Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zielanis Elementary
Zielanis Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kiel, Wisconsin, enrolling 412 students.
At 13.7:1, 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 21.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 412 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 538 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #304.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Kiel's public schools, it stands alongside Between the Lakes Virtual Academy (111 students): Zielanis Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 55.5:1).
Kiel Area School District also operates Kiel High (375 students) and Kiel Middle (338 students) alongside Zielanis 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 Zielanis Elementary compares
Zielanis 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,257
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Zielanis Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kiel Area School District, which includes Zielanis Elementary.
$13,257
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 40.5%
Federal 9.0%
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 Zielanis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiel High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiel Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Between the Lakes Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiel Eschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zielanis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 55.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 63:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Kiel
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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Zielanis Elementary
How many students attend Zielanis Elementary?
Zielanis Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kiel, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zielanis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Zielanis Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Zielanis Elementary?
21.4% of students at Zielanis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zielanis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Zielanis Elementary is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Kiel, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zielanis Elementary?
Zielanis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Zielanis Elementary rank among public schools in Kiel?
By Resource Investment Index, Zielanis Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kiel, 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 Kiel on the city page.
Is Zielanis Elementary a good school?
Zielanis Elementary earns 44/100 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 Kiel Area School District?
Besides Zielanis Elementary, Kiel Area School District also operates Kiel High (375 students), Kiel Middle (338 students), and Between the Lakes Virtual Academy (111 students). See the Kiel Area School District district page for the complete list.
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