Enrollment
250
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hayward, WI
Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning
Federal NCES profile for Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550627003339Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hayward, WI.
School address
District: Hayward Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550627003339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+117% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning
Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Hayward, Wisconsin, enrolling 250 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 117% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.6% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Wisconsin average.
With 250 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hayward's public schools, it stands alongside Hayward Primary (403 students): Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.3:1 vs 10.3:1).
Hayward Community School District also operates Hayward High (522 students) and Hayward Primary (403 students) alongside Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning.
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 Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning compares
Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.3:1 | ▲ 117% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 93% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
31.3:1
students per teacher
- 117% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 94.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hayward Community School District, which includes Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning.
$15,508
Per student
+4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 11.2%
Federal 16.0%
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 Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayward Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayward Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayward Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Waters Environmental School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Hayward
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~250 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning
How many students attend Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning?
Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hayward, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning is 31.3:1, which is 117% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning?
2.6% of students at Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning?
The largest demographic group at Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Hayward, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning?
Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning rank among schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hayward, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hayward on the city page.
Is Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning a good school?
Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Hayward Community School District?
Besides Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning, Hayward Community School District also operates Hayward High (522 students), Hayward Primary (403 students), and Hayward Middle (340 students). See the Hayward Community School District district page for the complete list.
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