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Elementary· 3 schools in district

Fall Creek Elementary

336 E Hoover Ave, Fall Creek, WI 54742Fall Creek School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
445
Students
Total enrolled
$14,255
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 445 students in grades PK–05 in Fall Creek, Wisconsin.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,255 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Fall Creek Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, serving grades PK–05 with 445 students. The district invests $14,255 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 3% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Fall Creek Elementary

445
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
3%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution220 male · 225 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility3%
National avg 52% · 14 students
Student Composition
95%
White95%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550450000480

Academic Outcomes at Fall Creek Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 72th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54742

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,255Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,255
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,272
Student Support$2,708
Administration$1,711
Operations$2,138
Other$1,425
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,255 spent per student, an estimated $6,315 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
43%
State government
49.0%
Local (property tax)
43.2%
Federal programs
7.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 3% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
Fall Creek Middle
↓
High School
Fall Creek High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyEau Claire County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFall Creek School District →
Phone: (715)877-3331
NCES ID: 550450000480
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fall Creek seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Fall Creek School District
High
Fall Creek High
239 students · 09–12
● 48 opp15% FRL
Mid
Fall Creek Middle
187 students · 06–08
● 48 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
336 E Hoover Ave, Fall Creek, WI 54742
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.