Enrollment
35
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Algoma, WI
Algoma Venture Academy
Federal NCES profile for Algoma Venture Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550015003149Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algoma Venture Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Algoma · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Algoma Venture Academy has class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Algoma Venture Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Algoma, WI.
School address
District: Algoma School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550015003149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Algoma Venture Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Algoma Venture Academy
Algoma Venture Academy is a small charter combined-grade school in Algoma, Wisconsin, enrolling 35 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Wisconsin schools, with 35 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Algoma's public schools, it stands alongside Algoma Elementary (301 students): Algoma Venture Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.7:1 vs 9.1:1).
Algoma School District also operates Algoma Elementary (301 students) and Algoma High (287 students) alongside Algoma Venture Academy.
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 Algoma Venture Academy compares
Algoma Venture Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,050
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 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Algoma Venture Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Algoma School District, which includes Algoma Venture Academy.
$13,050
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 49.5%
Federal 10.3%
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 Algoma Venture Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algoma Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algoma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Algoma Venture Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Algoma
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~35 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Algoma Venture Academy
How many students attend Algoma Venture Academy?
Algoma Venture Academy has 35 students enrolled. It is a public school in Algoma, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algoma Venture Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Algoma Venture Academy is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Algoma Venture Academy?
39.0% of students at Algoma Venture Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algoma Venture Academy?
The largest demographic group at Algoma Venture Academy is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Algoma, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algoma Venture Academy?
Algoma Venture Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Algoma Venture Academy rank among schools in Algoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Algoma Venture Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Algoma, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Algoma on the city page.
Is Algoma Venture Academy a good school?
Algoma Venture Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Algoma School District?
Besides Algoma Venture Academy, Algoma School District also operates Algoma Elementary (301 students) and Algoma High (287 students). See the Algoma School District district page for the complete list.
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