Enrollment
65
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hortonville, WI
Fox West Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fox West Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550660002854Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox West Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Hortonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox West Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox West Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hortonville, WI.
School address
District: Hortonville Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550660002854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox West Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox West Academy
Fox West Academy is a lower-poverty, small charter middle school in Hortonville, Wisconsin, enrolling 65 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Wisconsin schools and 51% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.4% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Wisconsin average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Wisconsin schools, with 65 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
The surrounding Hortonville Area School District spends $11,044 per pupil, 26% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hortonville Area School District also operates Hortonville High (1,323 students) and Greenville Middle (754 students) alongside Fox West 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 Fox West Academy compares
Fox West 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 91% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 94% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 92.3%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Fox West Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hortonville Area School District, which includes Fox West Academy.
$11,044
Per student
-26%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 50.0%
Federal 8.0%
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 Fox West Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hortonville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenville Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hortonville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hortonville Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox West Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle 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 (~65 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fox West Academy
How many students attend Fox West Academy?
Fox West Academy has 65 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hortonville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox West Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox West Academy is 21.7:1, which is 51% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox West Academy?
3.4% of students at Fox West Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox West Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fox West Academy is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Hortonville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox West Academy?
Fox West Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fox West Academy rank among public schools in Hortonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox West Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hortonville, 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 Hortonville on the city page.
Is Fox West Academy a good school?
Fox West Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Hortonville Area School District?
Besides Fox West Academy, Hortonville Area School District also operates Hortonville High (1,323 students), Greenville Middle (754 students), and Greenville Elementary (605 students). See the Hortonville Area School District district page for the complete list.
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