Enrollment
28
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Koshkonong Trails School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Koshkonong Trails School
Koshkonong Trails School is a small charter combined-grade school in Cambridge, Wisconsin, enrolling 28 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Koshkonong Trails School is leaner than roughly 93% of Wisconsin schools and 35% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Wisconsin schools, with 28 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Cambridge's public schools, it stands alongside Cambridge Elementary (399 students): Koshkonong Trails School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.3:1 vs 12.9:1).
Cambridge School District also operates Cambridge Elementary (399 students) and Cambridge High (277 students) alongside Koshkonong Trails 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 Koshkonong Trails School compares
Koshkonong Trails 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,856
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cambridge School District, which includes Koshkonong Trails School.
$14,856
Per student
0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.6%
State 34.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~28 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cambridge on the city page.
Is Koshkonong Trails School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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