At a glance
Reported students
466
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
Dr H B Tanner Elementary: 466 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
15:1 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
- 503
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Dr H B Tanner Elementary
Dr H B Tanner Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Kaukauna. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Kaukauna Area School District. NCES reports 466 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 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above 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 (80.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dr H B Tanner Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.03 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 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.7%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black1.1%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.7%
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 Kaukauna Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Quinney Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–04
359 reported students
Haen Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–04
323 reported students
New Directions Learning Community
Elementary · Grades PK–04
270 reported students
Park Community Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
256 reported students
River View School
Middle · Grades 05–08
1,160 reported students
Kaukauna High
High · Grades 09–12
1,210 reported students
Public schools near Dr H B Tanner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions Learning Community Elementary · Charter · Kaukauna Area School District | PK–04 | 270 | 0.2 mi |
| Quinney Elementary Elementary · Kaukauna Area School District | 02–04 | 359 | 0.2 mi |
| Janssen Elementary Elementary · Kimberly Area School District | PK–04 | 339 | 1.3 mi |
| Park Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · Kaukauna Area School District | PK–04 | 256 | 1.9 mi |
| Haen Elementary Elementary · Kaukauna Area School District | 01–04 | 323 | 2.2 mi |
| Little Chute Elementary Elementary · Little Chute Area School District | PK–04 | 590 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr H B Tanner Elementary
What grades does Dr H B Tanner Elementary serve?
Dr H B Tanner Elementary reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kaukauna Area School District.
How many students attend Dr H B Tanner Elementary?
Dr H B Tanner Elementary reported 466 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 503 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr H B Tanner Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 466 students and 31.03 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 Dr H B Tanner Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr H B Tanner Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kaukauna Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr H B Tanner Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.1% 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 Dr H B Tanner Elementary in?
Dr H B Tanner Elementary is part of Kaukauna Area School District, based in Kaukauna, WI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr H B Tanner Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Directions Learning Community (0.2 mi), Quinney Elementary (0.2 mi), Janssen Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.