- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Iforward held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 550567002704 · Grantsburg, WI Other · MID · CHARTER
1,030 enr · 20.6:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Grantsburg Middle (278 students)
Iforward held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Iforward in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Iforward
1,030 students
- Grantsburg Mid 278
Grantsburg Middle
278 students
- Grantsburg Hig 273
Grantsburg High
273 students
- Grantsburg Ele 250
Grantsburg Elementary
250 students
- Nelson Element 117
Nelson Elementary
117 students
What this shows Iforward reports 1,030 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iforward compares
Iforward held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Grantsburg School District reports $11,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,030 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Iforward
How many students attend Iforward?
Iforward has 1,030 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grantsburg, WI. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.