Enrollment
13
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oconto, WI
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551092003060
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Oconto · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Oconto, WI.
School address
District: Oconto Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551092003060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Oconto, Wisconsin, enrolling 13 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 65.2% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Wisconsin schools, with 13 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Among Oconto's public schools, it stands alongside Oconto Elementary (340 students): Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13:1 vs 12.1:1).
Oconto Unified School District also operates Oconto Elementary (340 students) and Oconto High (299 students) alongside Northeast Wisconsin Learning 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 Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy compares
Northeast Wisconsin Learning 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,935
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 61.5%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconto Unified School District, which includes Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy.
$13,935
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 52.2%
Federal 12.0%
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 Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oconto High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oconto Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Oconto
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~13 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
How many students attend Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy?
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy has 13 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Oconto, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy is 13:1, which is 10% 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 Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy?
65.2% of students at Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Oconto, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy?
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy rank among public schools in Oconto?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Oconto, 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 Oconto on the city page.
Is Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy a good school?
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Oconto Unified School District?
Besides Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy, Oconto Unified School District also operates Oconto Elementary (340 students), Oconto High (299 students), and Oconto Middle (270 students). See the Oconto Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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