- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niagara, WI
Niagara High
Federal NCES profile for Niagara High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551068001394
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niagara High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 184
- students enrolled
Niagara High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Niagara School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551068001394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Niagara High held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 551068001394 · Niagara, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 13.1:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Niagara Elementary (271 students)
Niagara High held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Niagara High compares
Niagara High 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,968
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
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Niagara High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Niagara School District reports $13,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Niagara High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niagara High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Niagara
1 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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Niagara High
How many students attend Niagara High?
Niagara High has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niagara, WI. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niagara High?
The student-teacher ratio at Niagara High is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niagara High?
39.7% of students at Niagara High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niagara High?
The largest demographic group at Niagara High is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Niagara, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niagara High?
Niagara High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Niagara School District?
Besides Niagara High, Niagara School District also operates Niagara Elementary (271 students). See the Niagara School District district page for the complete list.