- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New London, WI
Catalyst Academy
Federal NCES profile for Catalyst Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551059002996Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catalyst Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Catalyst Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catalyst Academy ranks #6 of 6 public schools in New London, WI.
School address
District: New London School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551059002996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Catalyst Academy shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-33.3%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 551059002996 · New London, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
32 enr · 16:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: New London High (660 students)
Catalyst Academy shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-33.3%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Catalyst Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New London Hig
New London High
660 students
- New London Mid
New London Middle
540 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
283 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
264 students
- Readfield Elem 121
Readfield Elementary
121 students
- This school 32
Catalyst Academy
32 students
What this shows Catalyst Academy reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catalyst Academy compares
Catalyst Academy is a shrinking 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$12,775
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
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.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Catalyst Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for New London School District reports $12,775 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Catalyst Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New London Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Readfield Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catalyst Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in New London
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Catalyst Academy
How many students attend Catalyst Academy?
Catalyst Academy has 32 students enrolled. It is a high school in New London, WI. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catalyst Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Catalyst Academy is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Catalyst Academy?
55.6% of students at Catalyst Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catalyst Academy?
The largest demographic group at Catalyst Academy is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in New London, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catalyst Academy?
Catalyst Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Catalyst Academy rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, Catalyst Academy ranks #6 of 6 public schools in New London, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New London on the city page.
What other schools are in New London School District?
Besides Catalyst Academy, New London School District also operates New London High (660 students), New London Middle (540 students), and Lincoln Elementary (283 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.