Enrollment
134
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Green Bay, WI
John Dewey Academy of Learning
Federal NCES profile for John Dewey Academy of Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550582002857Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Dewey Academy of Learning earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 40
- schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John Dewey Academy of Learning has class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Dewey Academy of Learning ranks #3 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Green Bay Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550582002857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Dewey Academy of Learning compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Dewey Academy of Learning
John Dewey Academy of Learning is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Green Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 134 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, John Dewey Academy of Learning is leaner than roughly 86% of Wisconsin schools and 28% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Green Bay's public schools, it stands alongside Red Smith K-8 (924 students): John Dewey Academy of Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 15.4:1).
Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students) and Edison Middle (1,121 students) alongside John Dewey Academy of 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 John Dewey Academy of Learning compares
John Dewey Academy of 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 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 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 5.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, John Dewey Academy of Learning is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green Bay Area Public School District, which includes John Dewey Academy of Learning.
$16,179
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 56.5%
Federal 15.2%
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 John Dewey Academy of Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Smith K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Dewey Academy of Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Green Bay
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Red Smith K-8
Standard public school
924 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Sullivan Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Danz Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Baird Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Aldo Leopold Community School K-8
Standard public school
500 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowbrook Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John Dewey Academy of Learning
How many students attend John Dewey Academy of Learning?
John Dewey Academy of Learning has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Green Bay, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Dewey Academy of Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at John Dewey Academy of Learning is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Dewey Academy of Learning?
57.4% of students at John Dewey Academy of Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Dewey Academy of Learning?
The largest demographic group at John Dewey Academy of Learning is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Dewey Academy of Learning?
John Dewey Academy of Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Dewey Academy of Learning rank among schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, John Dewey Academy of Learning ranks #3 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Green Bay on the city page.
Is John Dewey Academy of Learning a good school?
John Dewey Academy of Learning earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Green Bay Area Public School District?
Besides John Dewey Academy of Learning, Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students), Edison Middle (1,121 students), and East High (1,119 students). See the Green Bay Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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