Enrollment
35
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550351003164 Charter school
Km Connect — Wales, WI
Federal NCES profile for Km Connect, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 48
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kettle Moraine School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-14% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Km Connect reports 35 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 30.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% below the Wisconsin average and 41% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kettle Moraine School District spends $15,103 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.9% from local sources (property taxes), 20.0% from the state, and 8.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Km Connect compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 20% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,103
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 35 Top 5% in Wisconsin — larger than 95% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 30.8% -20% vs state
NCES ID 550351003164
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kettle Moraine School District, which includes Km Connect.
$15,103
Per student
-19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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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 other school in Wales, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Km Connect?
The student-teacher ratio at Km Connect is 13:1, which is 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wales, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Km Connect?
Km Connect has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.