Enrollment
137
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wales, WI
Kettle Moraine Explore
Federal NCES profile for Kettle Moraine Explore, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550351002914Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kettle Moraine Explore earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Wales · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kettle Moraine Explore has class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kettle Moraine Explore ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Wales, WI.
School address
District: Kettle Moraine School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550351002914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kettle Moraine Explore compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kettle Moraine Explore
Kettle Moraine Explore is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Wales, Wisconsin, enrolling 137 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Wisconsin schools and 36% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 137 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 61 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 685 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Kettle Moraine School District also operates Kettle Moraine High (869 students) and Kettle Moraine Middle (726 students) alongside Kettle Moraine Explore.
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 Kettle Moraine Explore compares
Kettle Moraine Explore on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 84% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,709
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
Counselors0.2 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 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Kettle Moraine Explore is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kettle Moraine School District, which includes Kettle Moraine Explore.
$13,709
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 20.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 Kettle Moraine Explore Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Moraine High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Moraine Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wales Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dousman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cushing Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kettle Moraine Explore's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary 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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kettle Moraine Explore
How many students attend Kettle Moraine Explore?
Kettle Moraine Explore has 137 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wales, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettle Moraine Explore?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettle Moraine Explore is 19.6:1, which is 36% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kettle Moraine Explore?
6.3% of students at Kettle Moraine Explore are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kettle Moraine Explore?
The largest demographic group at Kettle Moraine Explore is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Wales, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kettle Moraine Explore?
Kettle Moraine Explore has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kettle Moraine Explore rank among public schools in Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, Kettle Moraine Explore ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Wales, 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 Wales on the city page.
Is Kettle Moraine Explore a good school?
Kettle Moraine Explore earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Kettle Moraine School District?
Besides Kettle Moraine Explore, Kettle Moraine School District also operates Kettle Moraine High (869 students), Kettle Moraine Middle (726 students), and Wales Elementary (333 students). See the Kettle Moraine School District district page for the complete list.
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