Enrollment
153
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beloit, WI
Beloit Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Beloit Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550105002974
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beloit Learning Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beloit Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beloit Learning Academy ranks #2 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550105002974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+109% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beloit Learning Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beloit Learning Academy
Beloit Learning Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Beloit, Wisconsin, enrolling 153 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 86% of Wisconsin schools and 18% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 80.5% of students qualify for free meals, 109% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 153 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Beloit School District spends $18,087 per pupil, 21% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 89 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 153 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Beloit's public schools, it stands alongside The Lincoln Academy (727 students): Beloit Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 23.5:1).
Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students) and Aldrich Intermediate (521 students) alongside Beloit Learning 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 Beloit Learning Academy compares
Beloit Learning 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 109% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
African American 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
White 19.0%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Beloit Learning Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beloit School District, which includes Beloit Learning Academy.
$18,087
Per student
+21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 65.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 Beloit Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aldrich Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fran Fruzen Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beloit Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Beloit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The Lincoln Academy
Standard public school
727 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Todd Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Converse Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Hackett Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Gaston Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beloit Learning Academy
How many students attend Beloit Learning Academy?
Beloit Learning Academy has 153 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Beloit, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beloit Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beloit Learning Academy is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beloit Learning Academy?
80.5% of students at Beloit Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beloit Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Beloit Learning Academy is African American at 36.6% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beloit Learning Academy?
Beloit Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beloit Learning Academy rank among schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Beloit Learning Academy ranks #2 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beloit on the city page.
Is Beloit Learning Academy a good school?
Beloit Learning Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Beloit School District?
Besides Beloit Learning Academy, Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students), Aldrich Intermediate (521 students), and Fran Fruzen Intermediate (490 students). See the Beloit School District district page for the complete list.
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