- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Atkinson, WI
Fort Atkinson High
Federal NCES profile for Fort Atkinson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550474000510
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Atkinson High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Fort Atkinson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Atkinson High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Atkinson High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Fort Atkinson, WI.
School address
District: Fort Atkinson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550474000510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Fort Atkinson High shrank from 960 students in 2022-23 to 876 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.2 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 550474000510 · Fort Atkinson, WI High · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 12.6:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Atkinson Middle (467 students)
Fort Atkinson High shrank from 960 students in 2022-23 to 876 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 65.2 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fort Atkinson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fort Atkinson High
816 students
- Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson Middle
467 students
- Luther Element 238
Luther Elementary
238 students
- Purdy Elementa 233
Purdy Elementary
233 students
- Barrie Element 212
Barrie Elementary
212 students
- Rockwell Eleme 197
Rockwell Elementary
197 students
What this shows Fort Atkinson High reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Atkinson High compares
Fort Atkinson High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$17,065
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Fort Atkinson High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Fort Atkinson School District reports $17,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Atkinson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purdy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockwell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Atkinson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high 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 (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Atkinson High
How many students attend Fort Atkinson High?
Fort Atkinson High has 816 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Atkinson, WI. CCD year-over-year: 960 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Atkinson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Atkinson High is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Atkinson High?
30.6% of students at Fort Atkinson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Atkinson High?
The largest demographic group at Fort Atkinson High is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Fort Atkinson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Atkinson High?
Fort Atkinson High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Fort Atkinson High rank among public schools in Fort Atkinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Atkinson High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Fort Atkinson, 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 Fort Atkinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Atkinson School District?
Besides Fort Atkinson High, Fort Atkinson School District also operates Fort Atkinson Middle (467 students), Luther Elementary (238 students), and Purdy Elementary (233 students). See the Fort Atkinson School District district page for the complete list.