Enrollment
38
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550213002500Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 13/100 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
- 13
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+164% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Star Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Star Academy
North Star Academy is a small charter high school in Cameron, Wisconsin, enrolling 38 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 164% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Wisconsin schools, with 38 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #41, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Among Cameron's high schools, it stands alongside Cameron High (279 students): North Star Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (38:1 vs 14.7:1).
Cameron School District also operates Cameron Elementary (432 students) and Cameron Middle (319 students) alongside North Star 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 North Star Academy compares
North Star 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cameron School District, which includes North Star Academy.
$12,944
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 46.8%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~38 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 13/100 (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 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.
Is North Star Academy a good school?
North Star Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 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.
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