- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Loyal, WI
Loyal High
Federal NCES profile for Loyal High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550825000912
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loyal High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Loyal · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Loyal High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loyal High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Loyal, WI.
School address
District: Loyal School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550825000912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Loyal High grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 550825000912 · Loyal, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12.9:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Loyal Elementary (183 students)
Loyal High grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Loyal High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loyal Elementa
Loyal Elementary
183 students
- This school
Loyal High
168 students
- Loyal Middle S
Loyal Middle School
108 students
What this shows Loyal High reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loyal High compares
Loyal High is a growing 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,178
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Loyal High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Loyal School District reports $16,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loyal High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyal Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loyal Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loyal High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~168 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Loyal High
How many students attend Loyal High?
Loyal High has 168 students enrolled. It is a high school in Loyal, WI. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loyal High?
The student-teacher ratio at Loyal High is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Loyal High?
27.7% of students at Loyal High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loyal High?
The largest demographic group at Loyal High is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Loyal, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loyal High?
Loyal High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Loyal High rank among public schools in Loyal?
By Resource Investment Index, Loyal High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Loyal, 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 Loyal School District?
Besides Loyal High, Loyal School District also operates Loyal Elementary (183 students) and Loyal Middle School (108 students). See the Loyal School District district page for the complete list.