- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ripon, WI
Journey
Federal NCES profile for Journey, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551302002978
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Journey earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Ripon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Journey has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Journey ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Ripon, WI.
School address
District: Ripon Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551302002978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Journey grew from 198 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 551302002978 · Ripon, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 30.6:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ripon High (426 students)
Journey grew from 198 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Journey in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ripon High
Ripon High
426 students
- This school
Journey
398 students
- Ripon Middle
Ripon Middle
302 students
- Odyssey Academ
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning
266 students
- Barlow Park Ch 169
Barlow Park Charter School
169 students
- Quest Charter 157
Quest Charter School
157 students
What this shows Journey reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Journey compares
Journey 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 | 30.6:1 | ▲ 113% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,493
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Journey is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Ripon Area School District reports $13,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Journey Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ripon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barlow Park Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quest Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Journey's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Ripon
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Journey
How many students attend Journey?
Journey has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ripon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journey?
The student-teacher ratio at Journey is 30.6:1, which is 113% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Journey?
34.8% of students at Journey are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Journey?
The largest demographic group at Journey is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Ripon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Journey?
Journey has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Journey rank among public schools in Ripon?
By Resource Investment Index, Journey ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Ripon, 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 Ripon on the city page.
What other schools are in Ripon Area School District?
Besides Journey, Ripon Area School District also operates Ripon High (426 students), Ripon Middle (302 students), and Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning (266 students). See the Ripon Area School District district page for the complete list.