Enrollment
310
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukesha, WI
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
Federal NCES profile for La Casa De Esperanza Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550007303031Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- #17 of 19
- schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Casa De Esperanza Charter School ranks #17 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: La Casa De Esperanza Inc. · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550007303031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Casa De Esperanza Charter School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Waukesha, Wisconsin, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 90% of Wisconsin schools and 26% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.1% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Wisconsin average.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #134, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Waukesha's public schools, it stands alongside Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin (639 students): La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 23.7:1).
La Casa De Esperanza Inc. is a single-school charter district, so La Casa De Esperanza Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 La Casa De Esperanza Charter School compares
La Casa De Esperanza Charter 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 92% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
African American 22.3%
White 9.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Similar other schools in Waukesha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
Standard public school
639 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Stem Academy
Standard public school
580 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Rose Glen Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Banting Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 15:1 students per teacher
Bethesda Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
How many students attend La Casa De Esperanza Charter School?
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukesha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Casa De Esperanza Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Casa De Esperanza Charter School?
3.1% of students at La Casa De Esperanza Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Casa De Esperanza Charter School?
The largest demographic group at La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Casa De Esperanza Charter School?
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 La Casa De Esperanza Charter School rank among schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, La Casa De Esperanza Charter School ranks #17 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waukesha on the city page.
Is La Casa De Esperanza Charter School a good school?
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 La Casa De Esperanza Inc.?
None; La Casa De Esperanza Inc. is a single-school charter district, and La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is its only campus.
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