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
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0/100100/10015/100
👥 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

Nekoosa, WI 54457
District: Nekoosa School District · Wisconsin

NCES ID 551038002957 Verify on NCES CCD record →

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

+10 students YoY

Central Wisconsin Stem Academy grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (+45.5%).

Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.3 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Growing CCD campus

+10 students YoY 551038002957 · Nekoosa, WI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER

32 enr · 32:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 15

Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Middle (326 students)

Central Wisconsin Stem Academy grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (+45.5%). Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →

Central Wisconsin Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood

Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers

students

What this shows Central Wisconsin Stem Academy reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.

Source U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (Public School Universe) As of 2024-25

How Central Wisconsin Stem Academy compares

Central Wisconsin Stem 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 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 methodology

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
$13,744
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 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

District finance for Nekoosa School District reports $13,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.

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

Nekoosa School District · 5 sibling schools

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Nationwide middle 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 (~32:1)

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. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), up 10.

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, gifted-program reporting. 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.

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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2022-23) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page

Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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