- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ladysmith, WI
Ladysmith High
Federal NCES profile for Ladysmith High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550759000877
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladysmith High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ladysmith · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladysmith High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladysmith High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ladysmith, WI.
School address
District: Ladysmith School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550759000877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ladysmith High held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550759000877 · Ladysmith, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 14.2:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladysmith Elementary (328 students)
Ladysmith High held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ladysmith High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ladysmith Elem
Ladysmith Elementary
328 students
- This school
Ladysmith High
255 students
- Ladysmith Midd
Ladysmith Middle
144 students
What this shows Ladysmith High reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ladysmith High compares
Ladysmith High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$15,537
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Ladysmith High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Ladysmith School District reports $15,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ladysmith High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladysmith Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladysmith High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ladysmith High
How many students attend Ladysmith High?
Ladysmith High has 255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ladysmith, WI. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladysmith High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladysmith High is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Ladysmith High?
48.6% of students at Ladysmith High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladysmith High?
The largest demographic group at Ladysmith High is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Ladysmith, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladysmith High?
Ladysmith High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ladysmith High rank among public schools in Ladysmith?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladysmith High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ladysmith, 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 Ladysmith School District?
Besides Ladysmith High, Ladysmith School District also operates Ladysmith Elementary (328 students) and Ladysmith Middle (144 students). See the Ladysmith School District district page for the complete list.