Enrollment
132
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watertown, WI
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Ecampus Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551575003127Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ecampus Academy Charter School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ecampus Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ecampus Academy Charter School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Watertown, WI.
School address
District: Watertown Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551575003127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ecampus Academy Charter School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ecampus Academy Charter School
Ecampus Academy Charter School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Watertown, Wisconsin, enrolling 132 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Wisconsin schools and 31% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 132 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 147 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #136, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Watertown's public schools, it stands alongside Webster Elementary (381 students): Ecampus Academy Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students) and Riverside Middle (616 students) alongside Ecampus Academy Charter School.
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 Ecampus Academy Charter School compares
Ecampus Academy Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,383
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
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
- 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 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Ecampus Academy Charter School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Watertown Unified School District, which includes Ecampus Academy Charter School.
$14,383
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 Ecampus Academy Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schurz Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ecampus Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Watertown
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Webster Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Douglas Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Schurz Elementary
Standard public school
223 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Watertown 4 Kids
Standard public school
155 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Leap Elementary
Standard public school
60 students 20:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~132 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ecampus Academy Charter School
How many students attend Ecampus Academy Charter School?
Ecampus Academy Charter School has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watertown, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ecampus Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ecampus Academy Charter School is 18.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ecampus Academy Charter School?
16.4% of students at Ecampus Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ecampus Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Ecampus Academy Charter School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Watertown, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ecampus Academy Charter School?
Ecampus Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ecampus Academy Charter School rank among schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Ecampus Academy Charter School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Watertown, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Watertown on the city page.
Is Ecampus Academy Charter School a good school?
Ecampus Academy Charter School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Watertown Unified School District?
Besides Ecampus Academy Charter School, Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students), Riverside Middle (616 students), and Webster Elementary (381 students). See the Watertown Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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