Enrollment
256
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaukauna, WI
Park Community Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Park Community Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550729000795Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Community Charter School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Kaukauna · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Community Charter School has class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Community Charter School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kaukauna, WI.
School address
District: Kaukauna Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550729000795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Community Charter School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Community Charter School
Park Community Charter School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, enrolling 256 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 256 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 438 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #423, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kaukauna's public schools, it stands alongside Dr H B Tanner Elementary (466 students): Park Community Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 14.1:1).
Kaukauna Area School District also operates Kaukauna High (1,210 students) and River View School (1,160 students) alongside Park Community Charter School.
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 Park Community Charter School compares
Park Community Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,847
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 80.9%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 2.3%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Park Community Charter School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kaukauna Area School District, which includes Park Community Charter School.
$12,847
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 59.5%
Federal 8.8%
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 Park Community Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaukauna High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr H B Tanner Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quinney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Community Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Kaukauna
2 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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Park Community Charter School
How many students attend Park Community Charter School?
Park Community Charter School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaukauna, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Community Charter School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Community Charter School?
25.4% of students at Park Community Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Community Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Park Community Charter School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Kaukauna, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Community Charter School?
Park Community Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park Community Charter School rank among schools in Kaukauna?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Community Charter School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kaukauna, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kaukauna on the city page.
Is Park Community Charter School a good school?
Park Community Charter School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Kaukauna Area School District?
Besides Park Community Charter School, Kaukauna Area School District also operates Kaukauna High (1,210 students), River View School (1,160 students), and Dr H B Tanner Elementary (466 students). See the Kaukauna Area School District district page for the complete list.
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