Enrollment
225
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Neenah, WI
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ace Alliance Charter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551032003366Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Neenah · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 37.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ace Alliance Charter Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Neenah, WI.
School address
District: Neenah Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551032003366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+160% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ace Alliance Charter Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ace Alliance Charter Elementary
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Neenah, Wisconsin, enrolling 225 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 160% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.4% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Wisconsin average.
With 225 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Neenah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Horace Mann Middle (519 students): Ace Alliance Charter Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (37.5:1 vs 15.7:1).
Neenah Joint School District also operates Neenah High (2,013 students) and Shattuck Middle (1,913 students) alongside Ace Alliance Charter Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ace Alliance Charter Elementary compares
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.5:1 | ▲ 160% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
37.5:1
students per teacher
- 160% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Ace Alliance Charter Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neenah Joint School District, which includes Ace Alliance Charter Elementary.
$12,247
Per student
-18%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ace Alliance Charter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shattuck Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tullar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ace Alliance Charter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Neenah
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Horace Mann Middle
Standard public school
519 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Tullar Elementary
Standard public school
343 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Spring Road Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 12:1 students per teacher
Clayton Elementary
Standard public school
206 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~225 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ace Alliance Charter Elementary
How many students attend Ace Alliance Charter Elementary?
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Neenah, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ace Alliance Charter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ace Alliance Charter Elementary is 37.5:1, which is 160% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 139% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ace Alliance Charter Elementary?
7.4% of students at Ace Alliance Charter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ace Alliance Charter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ace Alliance Charter Elementary is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Neenah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ace Alliance Charter Elementary?
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ace Alliance Charter Elementary rank among elementary schools in Neenah?
By Resource Investment Index, Ace Alliance Charter Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Neenah, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Neenah on the city page.
Is Ace Alliance Charter Elementary a good school?
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Neenah Joint School District?
Besides Ace Alliance Charter Elementary, Neenah Joint School District also operates Neenah High (2,013 students), Shattuck Middle (1,913 students), and Horace Mann Middle (519 students). See the Neenah Joint School District district page for the complete list.
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