Enrollment
35
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wales, WI
Km Connect
Federal NCES profile for Km Connect, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550351003164Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Km Connect earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Wales · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Km Connect has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Km Connect ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Wales, WI.
School address
District: Kettle Moraine School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550351003164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+143% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Km Connect compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Km Connect
Km Connect is a small charter combined-grade school in Wales, Wisconsin, enrolling 35 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35:1 is larger than about 98% of Wisconsin schools and 143% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.8% 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 95% of Wisconsin schools, with 35 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Among Wales's public schools, it stands alongside Wales Elementary (333 students): Km Connect is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (35:1 vs 14.5:1).
Kettle Moraine School District also operates Kettle Moraine High (869 students) and Kettle Moraine Middle (726 students) alongside Km Connect.
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 Km Connect compares
Km Connect on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35:1 | ▲ 143% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
35:1
students per teacher
- 143% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
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 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Km Connect is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kettle Moraine School District, which includes Km Connect.
$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 Km Connect Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Moraine High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Moraine Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wales Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dousman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cushing Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Km Connect'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 other schools in Wales
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 (~35 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Km Connect
How many students attend Km Connect?
Km Connect has 35 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wales, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Km Connect?
The student-teacher ratio at Km Connect is 35:1, which is 143% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 123% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Km Connect?
30.8% of students at Km Connect are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Km Connect?
The largest demographic group at Km Connect is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Wales, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Km Connect?
Km Connect has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower 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 Km Connect rank among public schools in Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, Km Connect ranks #7 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 Km Connect a good school?
Km Connect earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Kettle Moraine School District?
Besides Km Connect, 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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