Enrollment
8
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stevens Point, WI
Juvenile Detention
Federal NCES profile for Juvenile Detention, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551449001125
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juvenile Detention earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Stevens Point · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 8
- students enrolled
Juvenile Detention has class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juvenile Detention ranks #3 of 6 schools in Stevens Point, WI.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449001125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Juvenile Detention compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Juvenile Detention
Juvenile Detention is a small combined-grade school in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, enrolling 8 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Juvenile Detention is leaner than roughly 97% of Wisconsin schools and 44% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Wisconsin schools, with 8 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Stevens Point's public schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students): Juvenile Detention is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8:1 vs 12.2:1).
Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students) and Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students) alongside Juvenile Detention.
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 Juvenile Detention compares
Juvenile Detention on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 8 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
8
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 3% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$13,921
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 62.5%
African American 37.5%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Juvenile Detention is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stevens Point Area Public School District, which includes Juvenile Detention.
$13,921
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 47.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 Juvenile Detention Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juvenile Detention's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Stevens Point
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Standard public school
757 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
P J Jacobs Junior High
Standard public school
709 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Point 4 the Future
Standard public school
406 students
Point of Discovery School
Standard public school
93 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Preschool Options
Special-education school
34 students 8.5:1 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 (~8 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Juvenile Detention
How many students attend Juvenile Detention?
Juvenile Detention has 8 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention?
The student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention is 8:1, which is 44% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juvenile Detention?
The largest demographic group at Juvenile Detention is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juvenile Detention?
Juvenile Detention has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Juvenile Detention rank among schools in Stevens Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Juvenile Detention ranks #3 of 6 schools in Stevens Point, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stevens Point on the city page.
Is Juvenile Detention a good school?
Juvenile Detention earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides Juvenile Detention, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students), and P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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