Enrollment
162
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fond Du Lac, WI
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fond Du Lac Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550468002966Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fond Du Lac Stem Academy ranks #1 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550468002966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fond Du Lac Stem Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, enrolling 162 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 162 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 255 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students) and Sabish Middle (445 students) alongside Fond Du Lac Stem 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 Fond Du Lac Stem Academy compares
Fond Du Lac Stem 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$14,532
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 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Fond Du Lac Stem Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fond Du Lac School District, which includes Fond Du Lac Stem Academy.
$14,532
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 12.7%
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 Fond Du Lac Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sabish Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theisen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waters Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fond Du Lac Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~162 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
How many students attend Fond Du Lac Stem Academy?
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy has 162 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fond Du Lac Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fond Du Lac Stem Academy is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fond Du Lac Stem Academy?
39.0% of students at Fond Du Lac Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fond Du Lac Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fond Du Lac Stem Academy is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fond Du Lac Stem Academy?
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Fond Du Lac Stem Academy rank among schools in Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Fond Du Lac Stem Academy ranks #1 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fond Du Lac on the city page.
Is Fond Du Lac Stem Academy a good school?
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Fond Du Lac Stem Academy, Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students), Sabish Middle (445 students), and Theisen Middle (431 students). See the Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.
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