- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nekoosa, WI
Nekoosa Academy
Federal NCES profile for Nekoosa Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551038002617
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nekoosa Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Nekoosa · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nekoosa Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nekoosa Academy ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Nekoosa, WI.
School address
District: Nekoosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551038002617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Nekoosa Academy grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (+31.8%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 551038002617 · Nekoosa, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 23:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Middle (326 students)
Nekoosa Academy grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (+31.8%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Nekoosa Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexander Midd
Alexander Middle
326 students
- Humke Elementa
Humke Elementary
313 students
- Nekoosa High
Nekoosa High
285 students
- Wise Academy
Wise Academy
218 students
- Central Wiscon 32
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
32 students
- This school 23
Nekoosa Academy
23 students
What this shows Nekoosa Academy reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nekoosa Academy compares
Nekoosa Academy 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 60% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,744
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 65.2%
Two or More 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.7%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Nekoosa Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Nekoosa School District reports $13,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nekoosa Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Humke Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nekoosa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wise Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Wisconsin Stem Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nekoosa Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 72.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Nekoosa
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 (~23 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nekoosa Academy
How many students attend Nekoosa Academy?
Nekoosa Academy has 23 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nekoosa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nekoosa Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nekoosa Academy is 23:1, which is 60% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nekoosa Academy?
63.6% of students at Nekoosa Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nekoosa Academy?
The largest demographic group at Nekoosa Academy is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Nekoosa, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nekoosa Academy?
Nekoosa Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Nekoosa Academy rank among public schools in Nekoosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Nekoosa Academy ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Nekoosa, 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 Nekoosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nekoosa School District?
Besides Nekoosa Academy, Nekoosa School District also operates Alexander Middle (326 students), Humke Elementary (313 students), and Nekoosa High (285 students). See the Nekoosa School District district page for the complete list.