Enrollment
15
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551506003032 Charter school
Laker Online — Turtle Lake, WI
Federal NCES profile for Laker Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 64/100.
👥 Class size 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
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: Turtle Lake 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laker Online 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
Laker Online reports 15 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 67% 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 69% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Turtle Lake School District spends $17,902 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.6% from local sources (property taxes), 25.5% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+), calculated from 3 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 Laker Online 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 67% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 2% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
— 67% 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
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$17,902
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 15 Top 2% in Wisconsin — larger than 98% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 5:1 -67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 551506003032
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turtle Lake School District, which includes Laker Online.
$17,902
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 25.5%
Federal 9.9%
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
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Laker Online
How many students attend Laker Online?
Laker Online has 15 students enrolled. It is a other school in Turtle Lake, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laker Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Laker Online is 5:1, which is 67% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laker Online?
The largest demographic group at Laker Online is White at 93.3%. The school serves a student body in Turtle Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laker Online?
Laker Online has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+) based on 3 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.