Enrollment
1,030
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grantsburg, WI
Iforward
Federal NCES profile for Iforward, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550567002704Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iforward earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Grantsburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Iforward has class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iforward ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Grantsburg, WI.
School address
District: Grantsburg School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550567002704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iforward compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iforward
Iforward is a large charter combined-grade school in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,030 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Wisconsin schools and 43% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.8% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,030 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Grantsburg School District spends $11,037 per pupil, 26% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Grantsburg's public schools, it stands alongside Nelson Elementary (117 students): Iforward is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 16.7:1).
Grantsburg School District also operates Grantsburg Middle (278 students) and Grantsburg High (273 students) alongside Iforward.
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 Iforward compares
Iforward on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,030 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,030
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 93% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,037
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 72.0%
African American 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Iforward is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grantsburg School District, which includes Iforward.
$11,037
Per student
-26%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.3%
State 30.2%
Federal 7.5%
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 Iforward Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantsburg Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grantsburg High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grantsburg Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nelson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iforward's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Grantsburg
1 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 (~1,030 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Iforward
How many students attend Iforward?
Iforward has 1,030 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grantsburg, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iforward?
The student-teacher ratio at Iforward is 20.6:1, which is 43% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iforward?
35.8% of students at Iforward are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iforward?
The largest demographic group at Iforward is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Grantsburg, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iforward?
Iforward has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iforward rank among public schools in Grantsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Iforward ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Grantsburg, 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 Grantsburg on the city page.
Is Iforward a good school?
Iforward earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Grantsburg School District?
Besides Iforward, Grantsburg School District also operates Grantsburg Middle (278 students), Grantsburg High (273 students), and Grantsburg Elementary (250 students). See the Grantsburg School District district page for the complete list.
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