Enrollment
74
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 550819002915 Charter school
Ouisconsing School of Collaboration — Lodi, WI
Federal NCES profile for Ouisconsing School of Collaboration, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lodi School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ouisconsing School of Collaboration compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ouisconsing School of Collaboration reports 74 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 15.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% below the Wisconsin average and 71% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lodi School District spends $15,390 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.7% from local sources (property taxes), 28.4% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ouisconsing School of Collaboration compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 61% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 81% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,390
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 74 Top 9% in Wisconsin — larger than 91% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.0% -61% vs state
NCES ID 550819002915
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi School District, which includes Ouisconsing School of Collaboration.
$15,390
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 28.4%
Federal 8.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ouisconsing School of Collaboration
How many students attend Ouisconsing School of Collaboration?
Ouisconsing School of Collaboration has 74 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Lodi, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ouisconsing School of Collaboration?
The student-teacher ratio at Ouisconsing School of Collaboration is 16:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ouisconsing School of Collaboration?
15.0% of students at Ouisconsing School of Collaboration are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ouisconsing School of Collaboration?
The largest demographic group at Ouisconsing School of Collaboration is White at 83.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lodi, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ouisconsing School of Collaboration?
Ouisconsing School of Collaboration has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.