Enrollment
229
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Two Rivers, WI
Lighthouse Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551512003037Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse Learning Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Two Rivers · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 76.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Learning Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Two Rivers, WI.
School address
District: Two Rivers Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551512003037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
76.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+430% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lighthouse Learning Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lighthouse Learning Academy
Lighthouse Learning Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, enrolling 229 students.
Class loads run heavy: 76.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 430% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.6% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 229 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 394 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #230.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Two Rivers's public schools, it stands alongside Koenig Elementary (326 students): Lighthouse Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (76.3:1 vs 12.5:1).
Two Rivers Public School District also operates Two Rivers High (471 students) and Clarke Middle (397 students) alongside Lighthouse Learning 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 Lighthouse Learning Academy compares
Lighthouse Learning 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 | 76.3:1 | ▲ 430% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
76.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
76.3:1
students per teacher
- 430% 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.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- 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 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Lighthouse Learning Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Two Rivers Public School District, which includes Lighthouse Learning Academy.
$13,077
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 61.7%
Federal 10.2%
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 Lighthouse Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Koenig Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magee Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Two Rivers
2 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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~76.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Learning Academy
How many students attend Lighthouse Learning Academy?
Lighthouse Learning Academy has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Two Rivers, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Learning Academy is 76.3:1, which is 430% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 386% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lighthouse Learning Academy?
30.6% of students at Lighthouse Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Learning Academy is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Two Rivers, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Learning Academy?
Lighthouse Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lighthouse Learning Academy rank among schools in Two Rivers?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Learning Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Two Rivers, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Two Rivers on the city page.
Is Lighthouse Learning Academy a good school?
Lighthouse Learning Academy earns 43/100 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 Two Rivers Public School District?
Besides Lighthouse Learning Academy, Two Rivers Public School District also operates Two Rivers High (471 students), Clarke Middle (397 students), and Koenig Elementary (326 students). See the Two Rivers Public School District district page for the complete list.
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