At a glance
Reported students
482
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
304
Southern Door Elementary: 482 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
12:1 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
- 445
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Southern Door Elementary
Southern Door Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brussels. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Southern Door County School District. NCES reports 482 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 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, 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 (86.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southern Door Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.23 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
- 3.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White86.9%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
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 Southern Door County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southern Door High
High · Grades 09–12
304 reported students
Southern Door Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
205 reported students
Public schools near Southern Door 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Door High High · Southern Door County School District | 09–12 | 304 | under 0.1 mi |
| Southern Door Middle Middle · Southern Door County School District | 06–08 | 205 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sawyer Elementary Elementary · Sturgeon Bay School District | PK–02 | 223 | 7.6 mi |
| Sunrise Elementary Elementary · Sturgeon Bay School District | 03–05 | 214 | 9 mi |
| Sturgeon Bay High High · Sturgeon Bay School District | 09–12 | 348 | 9 mi |
| Walker Middle Middle · Sturgeon Bay School District | 06–08 | 228 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southern Door Elementary
What grades does Southern Door Elementary serve?
Southern Door Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Southern Door County School District.
How many students attend Southern Door Elementary?
Southern Door Elementary reported 482 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 445 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southern Door Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 482 students and 40.23 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 Southern Door Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southern Door Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southern Door County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southern Door Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.2% 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 Southern Door Elementary in?
Southern Door Elementary is part of Southern Door County School District, based in Brussels, WI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southern Door Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southern Door High (under 0.1 mi), Southern Door Middle (under 0.1 mi), Sawyer Elementary (7.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.