Enrollment
22
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551632002752 Charter school
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity — De Pere, WI
Federal NCES profile for Phantom Knight School of Opportunity, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: West De Pere 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phantom Knight School of Opportunity 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
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity reports 22 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% below the Wisconsin average and 29% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 68.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West De Pere School District spends $16,419 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.1% from local sources (property taxes), 50.2% from the state, and 8.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Phantom Knight School of Opportunity 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 3% | — | — |
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
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
68.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,419
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 22 Top 3% in Wisconsin — larger than 97% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.0% -4% vs state
NCES ID 551632002752
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 68.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West De Pere School District, which includes Phantom Knight School of Opportunity.
$16,419
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 50.2%
Federal 8.7%
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
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
Similar other schools in De Pere
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hemlock Creek Elementary
Standard public school
822 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Susie C Altmayer Elementary
Standard public school
525 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Dickinson Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
How many students attend Phantom Knight School of Opportunity?
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity has 22 students enrolled. It is a other school in De Pere, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phantom Knight School of Opportunity?
The student-teacher ratio at Phantom Knight School of Opportunity is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phantom Knight School of Opportunity?
37.0% of students at Phantom Knight School of Opportunity are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phantom Knight School of Opportunity?
The largest demographic group at Phantom Knight School of Opportunity is White at 72.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in De Pere, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phantom Knight School of Opportunity?
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.