- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Central Oaks Academy
Federal NCES profile for Central Oaks Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551707003088Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Oaks Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Wisconsin Rapids · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Oaks Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Oaks Academy ranks #6 of 7 schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Rapids School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551707003088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Central Oaks Academy shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 5.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 551707003088 · Wisconsin Rapids, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
88 enr · 17.6:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High (1,337 students)
Central Oaks Academy shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). Teacher FTE held 5.8 → 5.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Central Oaks Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,337 students
- Wisconsin Rapi
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
943 students
- Woodside Eleme 354
Woodside Elementary
354 students
- Howe Elementar 336
Howe Elementary
336 students
- Washington Ele 322
Washington Elementary
322 students
- This school 88
Central Oaks Academy
88 students
What this shows Central Oaks Academy reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Oaks Academy compares
Central Oaks 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$14,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 84.1%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Central Oaks Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wisconsin Rapids School District reports $14,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Oaks Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howe Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Oaks Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Wisconsin Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodside Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
267 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Mead Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Wrps Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pk Early Childhood
Standard public school
208 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Grove Elementary
Standard public school
178 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Oaks Academy
How many students attend Central Oaks Academy?
Central Oaks Academy has 88 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Oaks Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Oaks Academy is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Oaks Academy?
38.8% of students at Central Oaks Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Oaks Academy?
The largest demographic group at Central Oaks Academy is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Oaks Academy?
Central Oaks Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Central Oaks Academy rank among schools in Wisconsin Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Oaks Academy ranks #6 of 7 schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wisconsin Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Besides Central Oaks Academy, Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Lincoln High (1,337 students), Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students), and Woodside Elementary (354 students). See the Wisconsin Rapids School District district page for the complete list.