Enrollment
32
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Necedah, WI
N-Gage Academy
Federal NCES profile for N-Gage Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551023003116Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N-Gage Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Necedah · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
N-Gage Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N-Gage Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Necedah, WI.
School address
District: Necedah Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551023003116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How N-Gage Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at N-Gage Academy
N-Gage Academy is a small charter combined-grade school in Necedah, Wisconsin, enrolling 32 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Wisconsin schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Necedah's public schools, it stands alongside Necedah Elementary (244 students): N-Gage Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 10.2:1).
Necedah Area School District also operates Necedah Elementary (244 students) and Necedah High (199 students) alongside N-Gage 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 N-Gage Academy compares
N-Gage 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 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 96.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.0, N-Gage Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Necedah Area School District, which includes N-Gage Academy.
$16,449
Per student
+10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 35.9%
Federal 19.9%
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 N-Gage Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necedah Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Necedah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Necedah Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| N-Vision Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to N-Gage Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Necedah
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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about N-Gage Academy
How many students attend N-Gage Academy?
N-Gage Academy has 32 students enrolled. It is a public school in Necedah, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N-Gage Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at N-Gage Academy is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at N-Gage Academy?
38.2% of students at N-Gage Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of N-Gage Academy?
The largest demographic group at N-Gage Academy is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Necedah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N-Gage Academy?
N-Gage Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 N-Gage Academy rank among public schools in Necedah?
By Resource Investment Index, N-Gage Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Necedah, 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 Necedah on the city page.
Is N-Gage Academy a good school?
N-Gage Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Necedah Area School District?
Besides N-Gage Academy, Necedah Area School District also operates Necedah Elementary (244 students), Necedah High (199 students), and Necedah Middle (117 students). See the Necedah Area School District district page for the complete list.
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