Enrollment
572
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550732002754 Charter school
Harborside Academy — Kenosha, WI
Federal NCES profile for Harborside Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harborside Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harborside Academy reports 572 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% below the Wisconsin average and 26% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 286 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kenosha School District spends $15,612 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.1% from local sources (property taxes), 56.2% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harborside Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 1% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,612
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 572 Top 85% in Wisconsin — larger than 15% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.2% -1% vs state
NCES ID 550732002754
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 286:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.3%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 56
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenosha School District, which includes Harborside Academy.
$15,612
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
Similar other schools in Kenosha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Standard public school
988 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nash Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Somers Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Strange Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Brass Community School
Standard public school
462 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Harborside Academy
How many students attend Harborside Academy?
Harborside Academy has 572 students enrolled. It is a other school in Kenosha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harborside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harborside Academy is 15.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harborside Academy?
38.2% of students at Harborside Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harborside Academy?
The largest demographic group at Harborside Academy is White at 52.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kenosha, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harborside Academy?
Harborside Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.