Enrollment
149
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550732000811
Chavez Learning Station — Kenosha, WI
Federal NCES profile for Chavez Learning Station, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
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: Kenosha 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+102% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+134% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chavez Learning Station 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
Chavez Learning Station reports 149 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 30.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 102% 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 92% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 90.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 134% above the Wisconsin average and 74% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 149 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kenosha School District spends $15,612 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.1% from local sources (property taxes), 56.2% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Chavez Learning Station 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 | 30.5:1 | ▲ 102% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.2% | ▲ 134% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 23% | — | — |
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
90.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 134% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.5:1
students per teacher
— 102% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,612
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 149 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 149 Top 23% in Wisconsin — larger than 77% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 30.5:1 +102% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 90.2% +134% vs state
NCES ID 550732000811
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 33.6%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 149:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenosha School District, which includes Chavez Learning Station.
$15,612
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 13.7%
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
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
Similar other schools in Kenosha
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Standard public school
988 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nash Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Harborside Academy
Standard public school
572 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Somers Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Strange Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Chavez Learning Station
How many students attend Chavez Learning Station?
Chavez Learning Station has 149 students enrolled. It is a other school in Kenosha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chavez Learning Station?
The student-teacher ratio at Chavez Learning Station is 30.5:1, which is 102% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chavez Learning Station?
90.2% of students at Chavez Learning Station are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chavez Learning Station?
The largest demographic group at Chavez Learning Station is Hispanic or Latino at 39.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kenosha, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chavez Learning Station?
Chavez Learning Station has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.