- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaukauna, WI
New Directions Learning Community
Federal NCES profile for New Directions Learning Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550729002878Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Directions Learning Community earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kaukauna · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Directions Learning Community has class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Directions Learning Community ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kaukauna, WI.
School address
District: Kaukauna Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550729002878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
New Directions Learning Community held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550729002878 · Kaukauna, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
270 enr · 18:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Kaukauna High (1,210 students)
New Directions Learning Community held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
New Directions Learning Community in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kaukauna High
Kaukauna High
1,210 students
- River View Sch
River View School
1,160 students
- Dr H B Tanner 466
Dr H B Tanner Elementary
466 students
- Quinney Elemen 359
Quinney Elementary
359 students
- Haen Elementar 323
Haen Elementary
323 students
- This school 270
New Directions Learning Community
270 students
What this shows New Directions Learning Community reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Directions Learning Community compares
New Directions Learning Community 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,221
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, New Directions Learning Community is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Kaukauna Area School District reports $12,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Directions Learning Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaukauna High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr H B Tanner Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quinney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Directions Learning Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Kaukauna
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Directions Learning Community
How many students attend New Directions Learning Community?
New Directions Learning Community has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaukauna, WI. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Directions Learning Community?
The student-teacher ratio at New Directions Learning Community is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Directions Learning Community?
11.7% of students at New Directions Learning Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Directions Learning Community?
The largest demographic group at New Directions Learning Community is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Kaukauna, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Directions Learning Community?
New Directions Learning Community has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Directions Learning Community rank among schools in Kaukauna?
By Resource Investment Index, New Directions Learning Community ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kaukauna, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kaukauna on the city page.
What other schools are in Kaukauna Area School District?
Besides New Directions Learning Community, Kaukauna Area School District also operates Kaukauna High (1,210 students), River View School (1,160 students), and Dr H B Tanner Elementary (466 students). See the Kaukauna Area School District district page for the complete list.