Enrollment
30
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keshena, WI
Kaehkenawapahtaeq
Federal NCES profile for Kaehkenawapahtaeq, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550907003168Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaehkenawapahtaeq earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Keshena · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaehkenawapahtaeq has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaehkenawapahtaeq ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Keshena, WI.
School address
District: Menominee Indian School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550907003168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+4% 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
What stands out at Kaehkenawapahtaeq
Kaehkenawapahtaeq is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Keshena, Wisconsin, enrolling 30 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 66.7% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Wisconsin schools, with 30 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
The surrounding Menominee Indian School District spends $22,674 per pupil, 52% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 43.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Keshena's public schools, it stands alongside Keshena Primary (394 students): Kaehkenawapahtaeq is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 7.7:1).
Menominee Indian School District also operates Keshena Primary (394 students) and Menominee Indian High (364 students) alongside Kaehkenawapahtaeq.
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 Kaehkenawapahtaeq compares
Kaehkenawapahtaeq on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Kaehkenawapahtaeq is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menominee Indian School District, which includes Kaehkenawapahtaeq.
$22,674
Per student
+52%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Kaehkenawapahtaeq Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keshena Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Menominee Indian High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menominee Indian Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaehkenawapahtaeq's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Keshena
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~30 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kaehkenawapahtaeq
How many students attend Kaehkenawapahtaeq?
Kaehkenawapahtaeq has 30 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keshena, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaehkenawapahtaeq?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaehkenawapahtaeq is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Keshena, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaehkenawapahtaeq?
Kaehkenawapahtaeq has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kaehkenawapahtaeq rank among public schools in Keshena?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaehkenawapahtaeq ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Keshena, 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 Keshena on the city page.
Is Kaehkenawapahtaeq a good school?
Kaehkenawapahtaeq earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Menominee Indian School District?
Besides Kaehkenawapahtaeq, Menominee Indian School District also operates Keshena Primary (394 students), Menominee Indian High (364 students), and Menominee Indian Middle (206 students). See the Menominee Indian School District district page for the complete list.
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