Enrollment
83
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mauston, WI
Lemonweir Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lemonweir Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550885003167Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemonweir Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Mauston · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemonweir Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemonweir Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Mauston, WI.
School address
District: Mauston School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550885003167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+188% 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
What stands out at Lemonweir Academy
Lemonweir Academy is a small charter combined-grade school in Mauston, Wisconsin, enrolling 83 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 188% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 83 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Among Mauston's public schools, it stands alongside West Side Elementary (256 students): Lemonweir Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (41.5:1 vs 13.5:1).
Mauston School District also operates Mauston High (365 students) and West Side Elementary (256 students) alongside Lemonweir Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lemonweir Academy compares
Lemonweir Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41.5:1 | ▲ 188% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
41.5:1
students per teacher
- 188% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Lemonweir Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mauston School District, which includes Lemonweir Academy.
$14,491
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Lemonweir Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mauston Montessori Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemonweir Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Mauston
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~83 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~41.5:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Mauston, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemonweir Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemonweir Academy is 41.5:1, which is 188% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 164% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Mauston, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemonweir Academy?
Lemonweir Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lemonweir Academy rank among schools in Mauston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemonweir Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Mauston, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mauston on the city page.
Is Lemonweir Academy a good school?
Lemonweir Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mauston School District?
Besides Lemonweir Academy, Mauston School District also operates Mauston High (365 students), West Side Elementary (256 students), and Grayside Elementary (244 students). See the Mauston School District district page for the complete list.
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