Enrollment
59
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manitowoc, WI
Mckinley Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550861002701Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Academy earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Manitowoc · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Academy ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Manitowoc, WI.
School address
District: Manitowoc School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550861002701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckinley Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckinley Academy
Mckinley Academy is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, enrolling 59 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.5:1, Mckinley Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of Wisconsin schools and 69% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 71.1% of students qualify for free meals, 85% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Wisconsin schools, with 59 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 59 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Manitowoc's public schools, it stands alongside Riverview Early Learning Center (237 students): Mckinley Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.5:1 vs 19.8:1).
Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students) and Washington Middle (566 students) alongside Mckinley 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 Mckinley Academy compares
Mckinley 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 | 4.5:1 | ▼ 69% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 85% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,717
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 59 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 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 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Mckinley Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manitowoc School District, which includes Mckinley Academy.
$14,717
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 56.6%
Federal 14.5%
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 Mckinley Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Manitowoc
1 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 (~59 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Academy
How many students attend Mckinley Academy?
Mckinley Academy has 59 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Manitowoc, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Academy is 4.5:1, which is 69% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 71% 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 Mckinley Academy?
71.1% of students at Mckinley Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Academy is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Manitowoc, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Academy?
Mckinley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckinley Academy rank among public schools in Manitowoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Academy ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Manitowoc, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manitowoc on the city page.
Is Mckinley Academy a good school?
Mckinley Academy earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Manitowoc School District?
Besides Mckinley Academy, Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students), Washington Middle (566 students), and Wilson Middle (478 students). See the Manitowoc School District district page for the complete list.
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