Enrollment
30
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550907003168 Charter school
Kaehkenawapahtaeq — Keshena, WI
Federal NCES profile for Kaehkenawapahtaeq, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Menominee Indian School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kaehkenawapahtaeq compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Kaehkenawapahtaeq reports 30 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 66.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 73% above the Wisconsin average and 29% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Menominee Indian School District spends $27,002 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.0% from local sources (property taxes), 39.9% from the state, and 43.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kaehkenawapahtaeq compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 73% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 73% 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
15:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 71% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$27,002
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 30 Top 4% in Wisconsin — larger than 96% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 66.7% +73% vs state
NCES ID 550907003168
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 86.7% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menominee Indian School District, which includes Kaehkenawapahtaeq.
$27,002
Per student
+45%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 39.9%
Federal 43.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kaehkenawapahtaeq
How many students attend Kaehkenawapahtaeq?
Kaehkenawapahtaeq has 30 students enrolled. It is a other school in Keshena, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaehkenawapahtaeq?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaehkenawapahtaeq is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kaehkenawapahtaeq?
66.7% of students at Kaehkenawapahtaeq are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaehkenawapahtaeq?
The largest demographic group at Kaehkenawapahtaeq is American Indian / Alaska Native at 86.7%. The school serves a student body in Keshena, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaehkenawapahtaeq?
Kaehkenawapahtaeq has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.