At a glance
Reported students
197
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
233
Rockwell Elementary: 197 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
10.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 226
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.07
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Rockwell Elementary
Rockwell Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Fort Atkinson. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Fort Atkinson School District. NCES reports 197 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.8%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rockwell Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.6%
- Hispanic20.8%
- Black3%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fort Atkinson School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barrie Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
212 reported students
Purdy Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
233 reported students
Luther Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
238 reported students
Fort Atkinson 4K
Other · Grades PK–PK
100 reported students
Fort Atkinson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
467 reported students
Fort Atkinson High
High · Grades 09–12
816 reported students
Public schools near Rockwell Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie Elementary Elementary · Fort Atkinson School District | KG–05 | 212 | 0.5 mi |
| Luther Elementary Elementary · Fort Atkinson School District | KG–05 | 238 | 1.4 mi |
| Purdy Elementary Elementary · Fort Atkinson School District | PK–05 | 233 | 1.5 mi |
| West Elementary Elementary · Jefferson School District | KG–05 | 233 | 4.6 mi |
| East Elementary Elementary · Jefferson School District | PK–05 | 283 | 5 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Whitewater Unified School District | PK–05 | 358 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rockwell Elementary
What grades does Rockwell Elementary serve?
Rockwell Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fort Atkinson School District.
How many students attend Rockwell Elementary?
Rockwell Elementary reported 197 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 226 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rockwell Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 197 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rockwell Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rockwell Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Atkinson School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rockwell Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rockwell Elementary in?
Rockwell Elementary is part of Fort Atkinson School District, based in Fort Atkinson, WI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rockwell Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Barrie Elementary (0.5 mi), Luther Elementary (1.4 mi), Purdy Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.