Rossman Elementary in Hartford, WI

At a glance

Reported students

422

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

33.13

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin elementary enrollment

73rd percentile

Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

422

Rossman Elementary: 422 reported students.

State peer staffing position

47th percentile

12.7:1 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: 414
Teachers (FTE): 34.7
Student–teacher ratio: 11.9:1

What the reported data says about Rossman Elementary

Rossman Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Hartford. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Hartford J1 School District. NCES reports 422 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to 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 (78.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.6%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Rossman Elementary

1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.13 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?

Bring the full school visit checklist →

Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.7%
Students with disabilities: 14.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 29.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.33
Psychologists (FTE): 1
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

White78.4%
Hispanic12.6%
Black2.4%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.5%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lincoln Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

460 reported students

Central Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

419 reported students

View all 3 district schools →

Public schools near Rossman 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
Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Hartford J1 School District	PK–05	460	1.2 mi
Slinger Elementary Elementary · Slinger School District	PK–05	571	4.2 mi
Addison Elementary Elementary · Slinger School District	PK–05	441	5.1 mi
Erin Elementary Elementary · Erin School District	PK–08	399	5.1 mi
Allenton Elementary Elementary · Slinger School District	PK–05	417	6.6 mi
Honor Elementary Elementary · Herman-Neosho-Rubicon School District	PK–04	186	7.3 mi

Compare all 6 public schools in Hartford, WI →

Frequently asked questions about Rossman Elementary

What grades does Rossman Elementary serve?

Rossman Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hartford J1 School District.

How many students attend Rossman Elementary?

Rossman Elementary reported 422 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 414 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Rossman Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 422 students and 33.13 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 Rossman Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Rossman Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hartford J1 School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Rossman Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

29.6% 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 Rossman Elementary in?

Rossman Elementary is part of Hartford J1 School District, based in Hartford, WI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Rossman Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Elementary (1.2 mi), Slinger Elementary (4.2 mi), Addison Elementary (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.