Enrollment
46
Elementary
DISTRICT 175 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAINT CROIX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551323001744
Dresser Elementary
131 2nd Ave, Dresser, WI 54009 · (715) 483-9823 · Polk County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL46 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.4:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
18 students
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 1 | 2% |
| Kindergarten | 45 | 98% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Dresser Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 46 | #1,136 of 1,157 | #11 of 11 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
46
-25 (-35%) vs 2020
-54% since 1990-91, when it was 99
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
was 23.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 46 | 3.9 | 11.7:1 | 39% (18) |
| 2023-24 | 66 | 4 | 16.6:1 | 45% (30) |
| 2022-23 | 54 | 3.9 | 13.8:1 | 46% (25) |
| 2020-21 | 71 | 3 | 23.7:1 | 31% (22) |
| 2017-18 | 85 | 6.6 | 12.9:1 | 47% (40) |
| 2015-16 | 73 | 5 | 14.6:1 | 29% (21) |
| 2010-11 | 79 | 7 | 11.3:1 | 32% (25) |
| 2000-01 | 106 | 6 | 17.7:1 | 16% (17) |
| 1990-91 | 99 | 4 | 24.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dresser Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 46% (85 to 46); teachers down 40% (6.6 to 3.9).
About Dresser Elementary
Dresser Elementary is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Dresser, Wisconsin. A total of 46 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through kindergarten. Against the 323-student average for elementary schools in Wisconsin, enrollment here is 86% lower.
Besides Dresser Elementary, Saint Croix Falls School District runs 3 other schools. The district enrolls 991 students.
The student body at Dresser Elementary is 85% White. Enrollment also includes 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 4% multiracial. Among people living in Polk County, the White share is about 94%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 11.7:1, with 3.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 3.0 students per teacher below the 14.7:1 average for elementary schools in Wisconsin. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 39% of enrollment. For comparison, public schools in Polk County average 37%.
Polk County has these Census figures: the median household income is $77,219, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 24%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. In all, Polk County has 26 public schools and roughly 6,126 students.
The school nearest to Dresser Elementary is Osceola Intermediate, at a distance of about 2.9 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school's locale code, Rural: Distant, means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment has fallen by 25 students since 2020-21, to 46. The school's ratio fell from 23.7:1 to 11.7:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Discussion on this page can cover enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Polk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
45,555
Census ACS
Median income
$77,219
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
6,126 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Saint Croix Falls School District
- Saint Croix Falls HighHigh · 345 students
- Saint Croix Falls ElementaryElementary · 303 students
- Saint Croix Falls MiddleMiddle · 297 students
Nearby schools
- Osceola Intermediate2.9 mi · 275
- Osceola High3.1 mi · 498
- Osceola Middle3.3 mi · 398
- Saint Croix Falls Middle3.4 mi · 297
- Saint Croix Falls High3.4 mi · 345
- Taylors Falls Elementary3.5 mi · 329
Frequently asked questions
About Dresser ElementaryHow many students attend Dresser Elementary?
Dresser Elementary enrolls approximately 46 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Dresser Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dresser Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dresser Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dresser Elementary is approximately 11.7:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dresser Elementary?
At Dresser Elementary, the student body is approximately 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Dresser Elementary public or private?
Dresser Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Saint Croix Falls School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.