- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, WI
Koshkonong Trails School
Federal NCES profile for Koshkonong Trails School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550210003093Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Koshkonong Trails School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Koshkonong Trails School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Koshkonong Trails School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cambridge, WI.
School address
District: Cambridge School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550210003093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Koshkonong Trails School shrank from 33 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550210003093 · Cambridge, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
28 enr · 9.3:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Elementary (399 students)
Koshkonong Trails School shrank from 33 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Koshkonong Trails School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge Elem
Cambridge Elementary
399 students
- Cambridge High
Cambridge High
277 students
- Nikolay Middle
Nikolay Middle
203 students
- This school 28
Koshkonong Trails School
28 students
What this shows Koshkonong Trails School reports 28 students on the CCD universe file.
How Koshkonong Trails School compares
Koshkonong Trails School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 7% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,462
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.9, Koshkonong Trails School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge School District reports $15,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Koshkonong Trails School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nikolay Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Koshkonong Trails School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Cambridge
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~28 students)
Frequently asked questions about Koshkonong Trails School
How many students attend Koshkonong Trails School?
Koshkonong Trails School has 28 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambridge, WI. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Koshkonong Trails School?
The student-teacher ratio at Koshkonong Trails School is 9.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Koshkonong Trails School?
24.2% of students at Koshkonong Trails School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Koshkonong Trails School?
The largest demographic group at Koshkonong Trails School is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Cambridge, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Koshkonong Trails School?
Koshkonong Trails School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Koshkonong Trails School rank among public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Koshkonong Trails School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cambridge, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cambridge School District?
Besides Koshkonong Trails School, Cambridge School District also operates Cambridge Elementary (399 students), Cambridge High (277 students), and Nikolay Middle (203 students). See the Cambridge School District district page for the complete list.