Enrollment
66
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Farge, WI
Kickapoo Valley Forest School
Federal NCES profile for Kickapoo Valley Forest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550756003155Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kickapoo Valley Forest School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in La Farge · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kickapoo Valley Forest School has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kickapoo Valley Forest School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in La Farge, WI.
School address
District: La Farge School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550756003155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kickapoo Valley Forest School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kickapoo Valley Forest School
Kickapoo Valley Forest School is a small charter combined-grade school in La Farge, Wisconsin, enrolling 66 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 95% of Wisconsin schools and 53% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.8% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Wisconsin schools, with 66 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 99 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding La Farge School District spends $18,566 per pupil, 24% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 31.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among La Farge's public schools, it stands alongside La Farge Elementary (83 students): Kickapoo Valley Forest School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 8.3:1).
La Farge School District also operates La Farge Elementary (83 students) and La Farge High (66 students) alongside Kickapoo Valley Forest School.
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 Kickapoo Valley Forest School compares
Kickapoo Valley Forest School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 53% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,566
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Kickapoo Valley Forest School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Farge School District, which includes Kickapoo Valley Forest School.
$18,566
Per student
+24%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 40.1%
Federal 31.0%
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 Kickapoo Valley Forest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Farge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Farge High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Farge Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kickapoo Valley Forest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in La Farge
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 (~66 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kickapoo Valley Forest School
How many students attend Kickapoo Valley Forest School?
Kickapoo Valley Forest School has 66 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Farge, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kickapoo Valley Forest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kickapoo Valley Forest School is 22:1, which is 53% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kickapoo Valley Forest School?
29.8% of students at Kickapoo Valley Forest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kickapoo Valley Forest School?
The largest demographic group at Kickapoo Valley Forest School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in La Farge, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kickapoo Valley Forest School?
Kickapoo Valley Forest School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Kickapoo Valley Forest School rank among public schools in La Farge?
By Resource Investment Index, Kickapoo Valley Forest School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in La Farge, 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 La Farge on the city page.
Is Kickapoo Valley Forest School a good school?
Kickapoo Valley Forest School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 La Farge School District?
Besides Kickapoo Valley Forest School, La Farge School District also operates La Farge Elementary (83 students), La Farge High (66 students), and La Farge Middle (47 students). See the La Farge School District district page for the complete list.
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