At a glance
Reported students
612
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
339
Friendship Learning Elementary: 612 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
15.7:1 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
- 619
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Friendship Learning Elementary
Friendship Learning Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in North Fond du Lac. It is one of 5 current school records connected to North Fond du Lac School District. NCES reports 612 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, 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 (63.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.5%). English learners represent 16.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Friendship Learning Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.03 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White63.1%
- Hispanic26.5%
- Black1.8%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
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 North Fond du Lac School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind
Elementary · Grades KG–08
60 reported students
Horace Mann High
High · Grades 09–12
453 reported students
Bessie Allen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
339 reported students
Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
84 reported students
Public schools near Friendship Learning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind Elementary · Charter · North Fond du Lac School District | KG–08 | 60 | 0.6 mi |
| Parkside Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 325 | 2.3 mi |
| Evans Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 279 | 3 mi |
| Chegwin Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 296 | 3.4 mi |
| Rosenow Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 351 | 3.6 mi |
| Riverside Elementary Elementary · Fond du Lac School District | PK–05 | 273 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Learning Elementary
What grades does Friendship Learning Elementary serve?
Friendship Learning Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Fond du Lac School District.
How many students attend Friendship Learning Elementary?
Friendship Learning Elementary reported 612 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 619 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Friendship Learning Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 612 students and 39.03 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 Friendship Learning Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Friendship Learning Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Fond du Lac School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Friendship Learning Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.5% 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 Friendship Learning Elementary in?
Friendship Learning Elementary is part of North Fond du Lac School District, based in North Fond du Lac, WI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Friendship Learning Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind (0.6 mi), Parkside Elementary (2.3 mi), Evans Elementary (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.