Enrollment
23
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551038002617
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nekoosa Academy earns 16/100 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
- 16
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nekoosa Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nekoosa Academy
Nekoosa Academy is a higher-need, small high school in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, enrolling 23 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 95% of Wisconsin schools and 60% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 63.6% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Wisconsin schools, with 23 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Among Nekoosa's high schools, it stands alongside Nekoosa High (285 students): Nekoosa Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 13:1).
Nekoosa School District also operates Alexander Middle (326 students) and Humke Elementary (313 students) alongside Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa Academy compares
Nekoosa 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,780
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nekoosa School District, which includes Nekoosa Academy.
$14,780
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 22.7%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~23 students)
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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.
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 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Nekoosa Academy a good school?
Nekoosa Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 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.
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