Enrollment
32
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 551038002957 Charter school
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy — Nekoosa, WI
Federal NCES profile for Central Wisconsin Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Nekoosa School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+46% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy reports 32 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 46% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% below the Wisconsin average and 39% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Nekoosa School District spends $17,711 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 65.2% from local sources (property taxes), 22.7% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Wisconsin Stem Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
22:1
students per teacher
— 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,711
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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
Enrollment 32 Top 4% in Wisconsin — larger than 96% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 22:1 +46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 31.8% -17% vs state
NCES ID 551038002957
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nekoosa School District, which includes Central Wisconsin Stem Academy.
$17,711
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 69.7:1
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 22:1, which is 46% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body in Nekoosa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Wisconsin Stem Academy?
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.