Enrollment
21
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 550963003090 Charter school
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) — Minocqua, WI
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 81
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lakeland Uhs School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.8:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) reports 21 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 68% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 70% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 58.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the Wisconsin average and 13% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 76.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lakeland Uhs School District spends $21,689 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 74.3% from local sources (property taxes), 12.4% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.8:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 51% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
4.8:1
students per teacher
— 68% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
76.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,689
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 21 Top 3% in Wisconsin — larger than 97% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 4.8:1 -68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 58.3% +51% vs state
NCES ID 550963003090
Student demographics
White 42.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 14.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 76.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeland Uhs School District, which includes Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa).
$21,689
Per student
+17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 12.4%
Federal 13.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)
How many students attend Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)?
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) has 21 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minocqua, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) is 4.8:1, which is 68% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 70% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)?
58.3% of students at Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) is White at 42.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Minocqua, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa)?
Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.