Enrollment
15
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Green Bay, WI
Brown County Institute of Learning
Federal NCES profile for Brown County Institute of Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550582003382
👥 S:T ratio 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown County Institute of Learning earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 40
- schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown County Institute of Learning has class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown County Institute of Learning ranks #1 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Green Bay Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550582003382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brown County Institute of Learning compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brown County Institute of Learning
Brown County Institute of Learning is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Green Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 15 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5:1, Brown County Institute of Learning is leaner than roughly 99% of Wisconsin schools and 65% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Wisconsin average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Wisconsin schools, with 15 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (27%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Green Bay's public schools, it stands alongside Red Smith K-8 (924 students): Brown County Institute of Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5:1 vs 15.4:1).
Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students) and Edison Middle (1,121 students) alongside Brown County Institute of Learning.
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 Brown County Institute of Learning compares
Brown County Institute of Learning on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 65% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 20.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.0%
Two or More 20.0%
White 13.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 26.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.1, Brown County Institute of Learning is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green Bay Area Public School District, which includes Brown County Institute of Learning.
$16,179
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 56.5%
Federal 15.2%
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 Brown County Institute of Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Smith K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown County Institute of Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Green Bay
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Red Smith K-8
Standard public school
924 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Sullivan Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Danz Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Baird Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Aldo Leopold Community School K-8
Standard public school
500 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowbrook Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 11.9:1 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 (~15 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brown County Institute of Learning
How many students attend Brown County Institute of Learning?
Brown County Institute of Learning has 15 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Green Bay, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown County Institute of Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown County Institute of Learning is 5:1, which is 65% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 68% 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 Brown County Institute of Learning?
15.8% of students at Brown County Institute of Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown County Institute of Learning?
The largest demographic group at Brown County Institute of Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 26.7% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown County Institute of Learning?
Brown County Institute of Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Brown County Institute of Learning rank among schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown County Institute of Learning ranks #1 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Green Bay on the city page.
Is Brown County Institute of Learning a good school?
Brown County Institute of Learning earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% 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 Green Bay Area Public School District?
Besides Brown County Institute of Learning, Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students), Edison Middle (1,121 students), and East High (1,119 students). See the Green Bay Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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