- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Farge, WI
La Farge High
Federal NCES profile for La Farge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550756000873
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Farge High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in La Farge · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
La Farge High has class sizes smaller than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Farge High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in La Farge, WI.
School address
District: La Farge School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550756000873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
La Farge High grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 9.9 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 550756000873 · La Farge, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 7.3:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: La Farge Elementary (83 students)
La Farge High grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 9.9 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
La Farge High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Farge Eleme
La Farge Elementary
83 students
- This school
La Farge High
66 students
- Kickapoo Valle
Kickapoo Valley Forest School
66 students
- La Farge Middl
La Farge Middle
47 students
What this shows La Farge High reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Farge High compares
La Farge High is a growing 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 49% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 2% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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.
Funding equity
$18,624
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, La Farge High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for La Farge School District reports $18,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Farge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Farge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kickapoo Valley Forest School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Farge Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Farge High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high 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 (~66 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Farge High
How many students attend La Farge High?
La Farge High has 66 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Farge, WI. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Farge High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Farge High is 7.3:1, which is 49% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 54% 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 La Farge High?
43.8% of students at La Farge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Farge High?
The largest demographic group at La Farge High is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in La Farge, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Farge High?
La Farge High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 La Farge High rank among public schools in La Farge?
By Resource Investment Index, La Farge High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in La Farge, 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 La Farge School District?
Besides La Farge High, La Farge School District also operates La Farge Elementary (83 students), Kickapoo Valley Forest School (66 students), and La Farge Middle (47 students). See the La Farge School District district page for the complete list.