- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Kettle Moraine Explore held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550351002914 · Wales, WI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
137 enr · 19.6:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettle Moraine High (869 students)
Kettle Moraine Explore held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Kettle Moraine Explore in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kettle Moraine
Kettle Moraine High
869 students
- Kettle Moraine
Kettle Moraine Middle
726 students
- Wales Elementa 333
Wales Elementary
333 students
- Dousman Elemen 311
Dousman Elementary
311 students
- Cushing Elemen 281
Cushing Elementary
281 students
- This school 137
Kettle Moraine Explore
137 students
What this shows Kettle Moraine Explore reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kettle Moraine Explore compares
Kettle Moraine Explore held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Kettle Moraine School District reports $14,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~137 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.