Enrollment
83
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550885003167 Charter school
Lemonweir Academy — Mauston, WI
Federal NCES profile for Lemonweir Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 34
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: Mauston 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lemonweir Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Lemonweir Academy reports 83 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% above the Wisconsin average and 18% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mauston School District spends $41,060 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.8% from local sources (property taxes), 50.2% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Lemonweir Academy 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 11% | — | — |
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
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 84% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$41,060
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.
Overview
Enrollment 83 Top 11% in Wisconsin — larger than 89% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.4% +10% vs state
NCES ID 550885003167
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mauston School District, which includes Lemonweir Academy.
$41,060
Per student
+121%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+111%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 50.2%
Federal 12.0%
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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Lemonweir Academy
How many students attend Lemonweir Academy?
Lemonweir Academy has 83 students enrolled. It is a other school in Mauston, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemonweir Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemonweir Academy is 16.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lemonweir Academy?
42.4% of students at Lemonweir Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemonweir Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lemonweir Academy is White at 85.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mauston, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemonweir Academy?
Lemonweir Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.