Enrollment
63
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kiel, WI
Kiel Eschool
Federal NCES profile for Kiel Eschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550744002554Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiel Eschool earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Kiel · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 63:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiel Eschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiel Eschool ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kiel, WI.
School address
District: Kiel Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550744002554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
63:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+338% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiel Eschool compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kiel Eschool
Kiel Eschool is a lower-poverty, small charter high school in Kiel, Wisconsin, enrolling 63 students.
Class loads run heavy: 63:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 338% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Wisconsin average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Wisconsin schools, with 63 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 39 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #36, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Among Kiel's high schools, it stands alongside Kiel High (375 students): Kiel Eschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (63:1 vs 15:1).
Kiel Area School District also operates Zielanis Elementary (412 students) and Kiel High (375 students) alongside Kiel Eschool.
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 Kiel Eschool compares
Kiel Eschool on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 63:1 | ▲ 338% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
63:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
63:1
students per teacher
- 338% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,257
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Kiel Eschool is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kiel Area School District, which includes Kiel Eschool.
$13,257
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 40.5%
Federal 9.0%
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 Kiel Eschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zielanis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiel Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Between the Lakes Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiel Eschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 55.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Kiel
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~63 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kiel Eschool
How many students attend Kiel Eschool?
Kiel Eschool has 63 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kiel, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiel Eschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiel Eschool is 63:1, which is 338% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 301% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiel Eschool?
12.2% of students at Kiel Eschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiel Eschool?
The largest demographic group at Kiel Eschool is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Kiel, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiel Eschool?
Kiel Eschool has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kiel Eschool rank among public schools in Kiel?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiel Eschool ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kiel, 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 Kiel on the city page.
Is Kiel Eschool a good school?
Kiel Eschool earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Kiel Area School District?
Besides Kiel Eschool, Kiel Area School District also operates Zielanis Elementary (412 students), Kiel High (375 students), and Kiel Middle (338 students). See the Kiel Area School District district page for the complete list.
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