Enrollment
65
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mauston, WI
Ilead Charter Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ilead Charter Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550885002863Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ilead Charter Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Mauston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 65:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ilead Charter Sch has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ilead Charter Sch ranks #2 of 4 schools in Mauston, WI.
School address
District: Mauston School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550885002863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
65:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+351% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ilead Charter Sch compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ilead Charter Sch
Ilead Charter Sch is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Mauston, Wisconsin, enrolling 65 students.
Class loads run heavy: 65:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 351% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.6% of students eligible for free meals.
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 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 65 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mauston's public schools, it stands alongside West Side Elementary (256 students): Ilead Charter Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (65:1 vs 13.5:1).
Mauston School District also operates Mauston High (365 students) and West Side Elementary (256 students) alongside Ilead Charter Sch.
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 Ilead Charter Sch compares
Ilead Charter Sch on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 65:1 | ▲ 351% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 55% | 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
65:1
Leaner classes than 0% 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
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
65:1
students per teacher
- 351% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 65 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Ilead Charter Sch is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mauston School District, which includes Ilead Charter Sch.
$14,491
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 50.2%
Federal 12.0%
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 Ilead Charter Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mauston Montessori Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ilead Charter Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Mauston
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 (~65 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~65:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ilead Charter Sch
How many students attend Ilead Charter Sch?
Ilead Charter Sch has 65 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mauston, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ilead Charter Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ilead Charter Sch is 65:1, which is 351% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 314% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ilead Charter Sch?
59.6% of students at Ilead Charter Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ilead Charter Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ilead Charter Sch is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Mauston, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ilead Charter Sch?
Ilead Charter Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ilead Charter Sch rank among schools in Mauston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ilead Charter Sch ranks #2 of 4 schools in Mauston, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mauston on the city page.
Is Ilead Charter Sch a good school?
Ilead Charter Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Mauston School District?
Besides Ilead Charter Sch, Mauston School District also operates Mauston High (365 students), West Side Elementary (256 students), and Grayside Elementary (244 students). See the Mauston School District district page for the complete list.
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