- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Career and College Academy grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+21.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 550429002520 · Elkhorn, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
246 enr · 30.8:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn Area High (953 students)
Career and College Academy grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+21.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Career and College Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhorn Area H
Elkhorn Area High
953 students
- Elkhorn Area M
Elkhorn Area Middle
659 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary
485 students
- Tibbets Elemen
Tibbets Elementary
431 students
- West Side Elem
West Side Elementary
406 students
- This school 246
Career and College Academy
246 students
What this shows Career and College Academy reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Career and College Academy compares
Career and College Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,149
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Elkhorn Area School District reports $13,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~246 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), up 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.