- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cameron, WI
North Star Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Star Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550213002500Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Cameron · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Star Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cameron, WI.
School address
District: Cameron School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550213002500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
North Star Academy held near 39 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.4 → 1.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 550213002500 · Cameron, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
38 enr · 38:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Cameron Elementary (432 students)
North Star Academy held near 39 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.4 → 1.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
North Star Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cameron Elemen
Cameron Elementary
432 students
- Cameron Middle
Cameron Middle
319 students
- Cameron High
Cameron High
279 students
- Cameron Academ 134
Cameron Academy of Virtual Education
134 students
- This school 38
North Star Academy
38 students
What this shows North Star Academy reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Star Academy compares
North Star Academy 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 | 38:1 | ▲ 164% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
38:1
students per teacher
- 164% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,841
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 89.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, North Star Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cameron School District reports $12,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Star Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron Academy of Virtual Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Cameron
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 (~38 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Star Academy
How many students attend North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has 38 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cameron, WI. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Academy is 38:1, which is 164% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Star Academy?
42.5% of students at North Star Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Star Academy is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Cameron, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 North Star Academy rank among public schools in Cameron?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cameron, 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 Cameron on the city page.
What other schools are in Cameron School District?
Besides North Star Academy, Cameron School District also operates Cameron Elementary (432 students), Cameron Middle (319 students), and Cameron High (279 students). See the Cameron School District district page for the complete list.