- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Edwards, WI
John Edwards High
Federal NCES profile for John Edwards High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551197001564
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Edwards High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Port Edwards · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Edwards High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Edwards High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port Edwards, WI.
School address
District: Port Edwards School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551197001564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
John Edwards High grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 551197001564 · Port Edwards, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 12:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School (202 students)
John Edwards High grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
John Edwards High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Edwards E
Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School
202 students
- This school
John Edwards High
144 students
- John Edwards M
John Edwards Middle
89 students
What this shows John Edwards High reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Edwards High compares
John Edwards High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,711
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, John Edwards High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Port Edwards School District reports $13,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Edwards High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Edwards Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Edwards High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Edwards High
How many students attend John Edwards High?
John Edwards High has 144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Edwards, WI. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Edwards High?
The student-teacher ratio at John Edwards High is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Edwards High?
33.6% of students at John Edwards High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Edwards High?
The largest demographic group at John Edwards High is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Port Edwards, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Edwards High?
John Edwards High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 John Edwards High rank among public schools in Port Edwards?
By Resource Investment Index, John Edwards High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port Edwards, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Port Edwards School District?
Besides John Edwards High, Port Edwards School District also operates Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School (202 students) and John Edwards Middle (89 students). See the Port Edwards School District district page for the complete list.