- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marathon, WI
Marathon Venture Academy
Federal NCES profile for Marathon Venture Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550867002893Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marathon Venture Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Marathon · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marathon Venture Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marathon Venture Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marathon, WI.
School address
District: Marathon City School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550867002893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Marathon Venture Academy held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 550867002893 · Marathon, WI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
173 enr · 19.2:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Marathon Elementary (323 students)
Marathon Venture Academy held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Marathon Venture Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marathon Eleme
Marathon Elementary
323 students
- Marathon High
Marathon High
274 students
- This school
Marathon Venture Academy
173 students
What this shows Marathon Venture Academy reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marathon Venture Academy compares
Marathon Venture Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,404
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Marathon Venture Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Marathon City School District reports $12,404 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marathon Venture Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marathon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marathon Venture Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marathon Venture Academy
How many students attend Marathon Venture Academy?
Marathon Venture Academy has 173 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marathon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marathon Venture Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marathon Venture Academy is 19.2:1, which is 33% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marathon Venture Academy?
13.5% of students at Marathon Venture Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marathon Venture Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marathon Venture Academy is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Marathon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marathon Venture Academy?
Marathon Venture Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Marathon Venture Academy rank among public schools in Marathon?
By Resource Investment Index, Marathon Venture Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marathon, 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 Marathon City School District?
Besides Marathon Venture Academy, Marathon City School District also operates Marathon Elementary (323 students) and Marathon High (274 students). See the Marathon City School District district page for the complete list.