- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheboygan, WI
Lake Country Academy - Charter
Federal NCES profile for Lake Country Academy - Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551365002733Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Country Academy - Charter earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Sheboygan · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Country Academy - Charter has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Country Academy - Charter ranks #4 of 14 schools in Sheboygan, WI.
School address
District: Sheboygan Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551365002733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Lake Country Academy - Charter grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 551365002733 · Sheboygan, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
447 enr · 13.1:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,482 students)
Lake Country Academy - Charter grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lake Country Academy - Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,482 students
- South High
South High
1,075 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
617 students
- Urban Middle 568
Urban Middle
568 students
- Early Learning 521
Early Learning Center
521 students
- This school 447
Lake Country Academy - Charter
447 students
What this shows Lake Country Academy - Charter reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Country Academy - Charter compares
Lake Country Academy - Charter 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 5.1%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Lake Country Academy - Charter is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheboygan Area School District reports $13,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Country Academy - Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urban Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Country Academy - Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Sheboygan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
521 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
337 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
James Madison Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
295 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Country Academy - Charter
How many students attend Lake Country Academy - Charter?
Lake Country Academy - Charter has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheboygan, WI. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Country Academy - Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Country Academy - Charter is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Lake Country Academy - Charter?
23.7% of students at Lake Country Academy - Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Country Academy - Charter?
The largest demographic group at Lake Country Academy - Charter is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Sheboygan, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Country Academy - Charter?
Lake Country Academy - Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Lake Country Academy - Charter rank among schools in Sheboygan?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Country Academy - Charter ranks #4 of 14 schools in Sheboygan, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sheboygan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sheboygan Area School District?
Besides Lake Country Academy - Charter, Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students), South High (1,075 students), and Horace Mann Middle (617 students). See the Sheboygan Area School District district page for the complete list.