Enrollment
66
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550756000873
👥 S:T ratio 71
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in La Farge · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Farge High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Farge High
La Farge High is a small high school in La Farge, Wisconsin, enrolling 66 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.3:1, La Farge High is leaner than roughly 98% of Wisconsin schools and 49% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Wisconsin schools, with 66 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding La Farge School District spends $18,566 per pupil, 24% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 31.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
La Farge School District also operates La Farge Elementary (83 students) and Kickapoo Valley Forest School (66 students) alongside La Farge High.
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 Farge High compares
La Farge High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,566
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Farge School District, which includes La Farge High.
$18,566
Per student
+24%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 40.1%
Federal 31.0%
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 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
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high 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 (~66 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in La Farge on the city page.
Is La Farge High a good school?
La Farge High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 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.
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