- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lena, WI
Lena High
Federal NCES profile for Lena High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550786000896
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lena High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lena · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lena High has class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lena High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lena, WI.
School address
District: Lena School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550786000896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lena High shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE held 11.7 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 550786000896 · Lena, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 11.3:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lena Elementary (180 students)
Lena High shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE held 11.7 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lena High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lena Elementar
Lena Elementary
180 students
- This school
Lena High
124 students
- Lena Middle
Lena Middle
87 students
What this shows Lena High reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lena High compares
Lena High is a shrinking 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,693
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, Lena High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lena School District reports $14,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lena High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lena Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lena High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high 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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lena High
How many students attend Lena High?
Lena High has 124 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lena, WI. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lena High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lena High is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Lena High?
29.3% of students at Lena High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lena High?
The largest demographic group at Lena High is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Lena, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lena High?
Lena High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Lena High rank among public schools in Lena?
By Resource Investment Index, Lena High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lena, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lena School District?
Besides Lena High, Lena School District also operates Lena Elementary (180 students) and Lena Middle (87 students). See the Lena School District district page for the complete list.