- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waupaca, WI
Chain Exploration Center
Federal NCES profile for Chain Exploration Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551584003091Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chain Exploration Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Waupaca · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chain Exploration Center has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chain Exploration Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Waupaca, WI.
School address
District: Waupaca School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551584003091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Chain Exploration Center held near 133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 551584003091 · Waupaca, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
139 enr · 12.6:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Waupaca High (623 students)
Chain Exploration Center held near 133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Chain Exploration Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waupaca High
Waupaca High
623 students
- Waupaca Learni
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
602 students
- Waupaca Middle
Waupaca Middle
546 students
- This school 139
Chain Exploration Center
139 students
- Waupaca Commun 133
Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten
133 students
What this shows Chain Exploration Center reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chain Exploration Center compares
Chain Exploration Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,223
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
Counselors0.3 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 90.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Chain Exploration Center is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Waupaca School District reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chain Exploration Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupaca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waupaca Learning Center Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waupaca Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waupaca Community 4-Year Old Kindergarten | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chain Exploration Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Waupaca
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chain Exploration Center
How many students attend Chain Exploration Center?
Chain Exploration Center has 139 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waupaca, WI. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chain Exploration Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Chain Exploration Center is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chain Exploration Center?
25.2% of students at Chain Exploration Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chain Exploration Center?
The largest demographic group at Chain Exploration Center is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Waupaca, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chain Exploration Center?
Chain Exploration Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chain Exploration Center rank among schools in Waupaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Chain Exploration Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Waupaca, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waupaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Waupaca School District?
Besides Chain Exploration Center, Waupaca School District also operates Waupaca High (623 students), Waupaca Learning Center Elementary (602 students), and Waupaca Middle (546 students). See the Waupaca School District district page for the complete list.