- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hayward, WI
Northern Waters Environmental School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Waters Environmental School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550627002867Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Waters Environmental School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Waters Environmental School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Waters Environmental School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hayward, WI.
School address
District: Hayward Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550627002867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Northern Waters Environmental School grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+35.5%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 550627002867 · Hayward, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
43 enr · 14.3:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hayward High (522 students)
Northern Waters Environmental School grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+35.5%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Northern Waters Environmental School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hayward High
Hayward High
522 students
- Hayward Primar
Hayward Primary
403 students
- Hayward Middle
Hayward Middle
340 students
- Hayward Interm
Hayward Intermediate
327 students
- Hayward Ctr fo
Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning
250 students
- This school 43
Northern Waters Environmental School
43 students
What this shows Northern Waters Environmental School reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Waters Environmental School compares
Northern Waters Environmental School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Northern Waters Environmental School is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Hayward Community School District reports $15,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Waters Environmental School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayward Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayward Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayward Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Waters Environmental School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Hayward
3 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 (~43 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Waters Environmental School
How many students attend Northern Waters Environmental School?
Northern Waters Environmental School has 43 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hayward, WI. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Waters Environmental School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Waters Environmental School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Northern Waters Environmental School?
38.7% of students at Northern Waters Environmental School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Waters Environmental School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Waters Environmental School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Hayward, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Waters Environmental School?
Northern Waters Environmental School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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).
How does Northern Waters Environmental School rank among schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Waters Environmental School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hayward, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hayward on the city page.
What other schools are in Hayward Community School District?
Besides Northern Waters Environmental School, Hayward Community School District also operates Hayward High (522 students), Hayward Primary (403 students), and Hayward Middle (340 students). See the Hayward Community School District district page for the complete list.