At a glance
Reported students
263
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
326.5
Pelican Elementary: 263 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
10.1:1 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
- 288
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Pelican Elementary
Pelican Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Rhinelander. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Rhinelander School District. NCES reports 263 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 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, 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 (91.3%) and multiracial (4.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pelican Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.16 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White91.3%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.2%
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 Rhinelander School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
269 reported students
Crescent Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
384 reported students
Northwoods Community Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
97 reported students
James Williams Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
454 reported students
Rhinelander High
High · Grades 09–12
757 reported students
Public schools near Pelican 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Williams Middle Middle · Rhinelander School District | 06–08 | 454 | 2 mi |
| Rhinelander High High · Rhinelander School District | 09–12 | 757 | 2.2 mi |
| Central Elementary Elementary · Rhinelander School District | PK–05 | 269 | 2.4 mi |
| Crescent Elementary Elementary · Rhinelander School District | PK–05 | 384 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pelican Elementary
What grades does Pelican Elementary serve?
Pelican Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rhinelander School District.
How many students attend Pelican Elementary?
Pelican Elementary reported 263 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 288 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pelican Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 263 students and 26.16 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 Pelican Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pelican Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rhinelander School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pelican Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pelican Elementary in?
Pelican Elementary is part of Rhinelander School District, based in Rhinelander, WI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pelican Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include James Williams Middle (2 mi), Rhinelander High (2.2 mi), Central Elementary (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.