- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Zielanis Elementary held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 550744002333 · Kiel, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 13.7:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Kiel High (375 students)
Zielanis Elementary held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Zielanis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Zielanis Elementary
412 students
- Kiel High
Kiel High
375 students
- Kiel Middle
Kiel Middle
338 students
- Between the La 111
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy
111 students
- Kiel Eschool 63
Kiel Eschool
63 students
What this shows Zielanis Elementary reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zielanis Elementary compares
Zielanis Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Kiel Area School District reports $14,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.