- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Merrill, WI
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Federal NCES profile for Merrill Adult Diploma Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550921002743Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Merrill · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Adult Diploma Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Merrill, WI.
School address
District: Merrill Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550921002743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy held near 25 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 550921002743 · Merrill, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
31 enr · 31:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill High (756 students)
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy held near 25 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrill High
Merrill High
756 students
- Bridges Virtua
Bridges Virtual Academy
674 students
- Prairie River
Prairie River Middle
507 students
- Kate Goodrich
Kate Goodrich Elementary
337 students
- Washington Ele 257
Washington Elementary
257 students
- This school 31
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
31 students
What this shows Merrill Adult Diploma Academy reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrill Adult Diploma Academy compares
Merrill Adult Diploma 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 | 31:1 | ▲ 115% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31:1
students per teacher
- 115% above state mean
Top 98% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,547
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Merrill Adult Diploma Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Merrill Area School District reports $13,547 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrill Adult Diploma Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Virtual Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie River Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kate Goodrich Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrill Adult Diploma Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Merrill
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
How many students attend Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy has 31 students enrolled. It is a high school in Merrill, WI. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy is 31:1, which is 115% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
42.3% of students at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
The largest demographic group at Merrill Adult Diploma Academy is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Merrill, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrill Adult Diploma Academy?
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Merrill Adult Diploma Academy rank among public schools in Merrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Adult Diploma Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Merrill, 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 Merrill on the city page.
What other schools are in Merrill Area School District?
Besides Merrill Adult Diploma Academy, Merrill Area School District also operates Merrill High (756 students), Bridges Virtual Academy (674 students), and Prairie River Middle (507 students). See the Merrill Area School District district page for the complete list.