Enrollment
427
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kenosha, WI
Dimensions of Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dimensions of Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550732002457Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dimensions of Learning Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #25 of 41
- public schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dimensions of Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dimensions of Learning Academy ranks #25 of 41 public schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732002457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+112% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dimensions of Learning Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dimensions of Learning Academy
Dimensions of Learning Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, enrolling 427 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Wisconsin schools and 112% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 427 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 472 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #362, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Kenosha's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brompton School (219 students): Dimensions of Learning Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.5:1 vs 16.8:1).
Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students) and Bradford High (1,453 students) alongside Dimensions of Learning Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dimensions of Learning Academy compares
Dimensions of Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.5:1 | ▲ 112% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▲ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.5:1
students per teacher
- 112% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 5.2%
Asian 4.9%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Dimensions of Learning Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenosha School District, which includes Dimensions of Learning Academy.
$14,309
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Dimensions of Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dimensions of Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Kenosha
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~427 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dimensions of Learning Academy
How many students attend Dimensions of Learning Academy?
Dimensions of Learning Academy has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kenosha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimensions of Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimensions of Learning Academy is 30.5:1, which is 112% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dimensions of Learning Academy?
39.4% of students at Dimensions of Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dimensions of Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dimensions of Learning Academy is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dimensions of Learning Academy?
Dimensions of Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dimensions of Learning Academy rank among public schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Dimensions of Learning Academy ranks #25 of 41 public schools in Kenosha, 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 Kenosha on the city page.
Is Dimensions of Learning Academy a good school?
Dimensions of Learning Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kenosha School District?
Besides Dimensions of Learning Academy, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.
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