- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, WI
Lafollette High
Federal NCES profile for Lafollette High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550852000941
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafollette High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafollette High has class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafollette High ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Madison, WI.
School address
District: Madison Metropolitan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550852000941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Lafollette High held near 1,527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 94.4 → 99.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 550852000941 · Madison, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,541 enr · 16.4:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,222 students)
Lafollette High held near 1,527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 94.4 → 99.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lafollette High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,222 students
- Vel Phillips M
Vel Phillips Memorial High
2,004 students
- East High
East High
1,643 students
- This school
Lafollette High
1,541 students
- Hamilton Middl 790
Hamilton Middle
790 students
- Cesar Chavez E 631
Cesar Chavez Elementary
631 students
What this shows Lafollette High reports 1,541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafollette High compares
Lafollette 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,541 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,541
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$17,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
White 27.7%
African American 22.5%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Lafollette High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Metropolitan School District reports $17,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafollette High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafollette High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Madison
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West High
Standard public school
2,222 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Vel Phillips Memorial High
Standard public school
2,004 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
East High
Standard public school
1,643 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Innovative High
Alternative education program
138 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Capital High
Alternative education program
129 students 7.2:1 students per teacher
Shabazz-City High
Alternative education program
106 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafollette High
How many students attend Lafollette High?
Lafollette High has 1,541 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,482 (2022-23) → 1,527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafollette High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafollette High is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafollette High?
46.6% of students at Lafollette High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafollette High?
The largest demographic group at Lafollette High is Hispanic or Latino at 34.4% of enrollment, in Madison, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafollette High?
Lafollette High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lafollette High rank among high schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafollette High ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Madison, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Metropolitan School District?
Besides Lafollette High, Madison Metropolitan School District also operates West High (2,222 students), Vel Phillips Memorial High (2,004 students), and East High (1,643 students). See the Madison Metropolitan School District district page for the complete list.