Enrollment
246
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhorn, WI
Career and College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Career and College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550429002520Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Career and College Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Career and College Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Career and College Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Elkhorn, WI.
School address
District: Elkhorn Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550429002520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+114% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Career and College Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Career and College Academy
Career and College Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, enrolling 246 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 114% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 246 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 220 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Elkhorn's public schools, it stands alongside Jackson Elementary (485 students): Career and College Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.8:1 vs 15.6:1).
Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area High (953 students) and Elkhorn Area Middle (659 students) alongside Career and College 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 Career and College Academy compares
Career and College 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 | 30.8:1 | ▲ 114% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.8:1
students per teacher
- 114% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,512
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Career and College Academy is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhorn Area School District, which includes Career and College Academy.
$12,512
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 39.4%
Federal 9.7%
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 Career and College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Area High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Area Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tibbets Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Career and College Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Elkhorn
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Tibbets Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
West Side Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Standard public school
335 students
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 (~246 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Career and College Academy
How many students attend Career and College Academy?
Career and College Academy has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhorn, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Career and College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Career and College Academy is 30.8:1, which is 114% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Career and College Academy?
55.3% of students at Career and College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Career and College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Career and College Academy is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Career and College Academy?
Career and College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Career and College Academy rank among schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Career and College Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Elkhorn, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkhorn on the city page.
Is Career and College Academy a good school?
Career and College Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Elkhorn Area School District?
Besides Career and College Academy, Elkhorn Area School District also operates Elkhorn Area High (953 students), Elkhorn Area Middle (659 students), and Jackson Elementary (485 students). See the Elkhorn Area School District district page for the complete list.
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