- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weston, WI
D C Everest Idea School
Federal NCES profile for D C Everest Idea School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551317002885Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D C Everest Idea School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
D C Everest Idea School has class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D C Everest Idea School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Weston, WI.
School address
District: D C Everest Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551317002885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
D C Everest Idea School held near 66 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 551317002885 · Weston, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
69 enr · 17.3:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: D C Everest High (1,335 students)
D C Everest Idea School held near 66 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
D C Everest Idea School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D C Everest Hi
D C Everest High
1,335 students
- D C Everest Ju
D C Everest Junior High
848 students
- D C Everest Mi
D C Everest Middle
844 students
- Weston Element 519
Weston Elementary
519 students
- Riverside Elem 487
Riverside Elementary
487 students
- This school 69
D C Everest Idea School
69 students
What this shows D C Everest Idea School reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How D C Everest Idea School compares
D C Everest Idea School 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,829
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, D C Everest Idea School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for D C Everest Area School District reports $12,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D C Everest Idea School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D C Everest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D C Everest Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D C Everest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D C Everest Idea School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Weston
3 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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about D C Everest Idea School
How many students attend D C Everest Idea School?
D C Everest Idea School has 69 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weston, WI. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 66 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at D C Everest Idea School?
The student-teacher ratio at D C Everest Idea School is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at D C Everest Idea School?
24.6% of students at D C Everest Idea School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D C Everest Idea School?
The largest demographic group at D C Everest Idea School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Weston, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D C Everest Idea School?
D C Everest Idea School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 D C Everest Idea School rank among schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, D C Everest Idea School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Weston, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weston on the city page.
What other schools are in D C Everest Area School District?
Besides D C Everest Idea School, D C Everest Area School District also operates D C Everest High (1,335 students), D C Everest Junior High (848 students), and D C Everest Middle (844 students). See the D C Everest Area School District district page for the complete list.