Enrollment
32
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nekoosa, WI
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Central Wisconsin Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551038002957Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Nekoosa · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Wisconsin Stem Academy ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Nekoosa, WI.
School address
District: Nekoosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551038002957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+122% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Wisconsin Stem Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy is a small charter middle school in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, enrolling 32 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 122% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.8% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Wisconsin schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #26, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Nekoosa School District also operates Alexander Middle (326 students) and Humke Elementary (313 students) alongside Central Wisconsin Stem 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 Central Wisconsin Stem Academy compares
Central Wisconsin Stem 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 | 32:1 | ▲ 122% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 17% | 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
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32:1
students per teacher
- 122% 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.
Funding equity
$14,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Central Wisconsin Stem Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nekoosa School District, which includes Central Wisconsin Stem Academy.
$14,780
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 22.7%
Federal 12.1%
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 Central Wisconsin Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Humke Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nekoosa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wise Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nekoosa Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Wisconsin Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 72.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle 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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
How many students attend Central Wisconsin Stem Academy?
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy has 32 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nekoosa, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Wisconsin Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Wisconsin Stem Academy is 32:1, which is 122% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Wisconsin Stem Academy?
31.8% of students at Central Wisconsin Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Wisconsin Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Central Wisconsin Stem Academy is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Nekoosa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Wisconsin Stem Academy?
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Central Wisconsin Stem Academy rank among public schools in Nekoosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Wisconsin Stem Academy ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Nekoosa, 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 Nekoosa on the city page.
Is Central Wisconsin Stem Academy a good school?
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Nekoosa School District?
Besides Central Wisconsin Stem Academy, Nekoosa School District also operates Alexander Middle (326 students), Humke Elementary (313 students), and Nekoosa High (285 students). See the Nekoosa School District district page for the complete list.
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