Enrollment
22
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · De Pere, WI
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
Federal NCES profile for Phantom Knight School of Opportunity, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551632002752Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #6 of 6
- schools in De Pere · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity has class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phantom Knight School of Opportunity ranks #6 of 6 schools in De Pere, WI.
School address
District: West De Pere School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551632002752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-24% 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
What stands out at Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity is a small charter combined-grade school in De Pere, Wisconsin, enrolling 22 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.0% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Wisconsin schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among De Pere's public schools, it stands alongside Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students): Phantom Knight School of Opportunity is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 15.8:1).
West De Pere School District also operates West De Pere High (1,050 students) and Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students) alongside Phantom Knight School of Opportunity.
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 Phantom Knight School of Opportunity compares
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.2%
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
$13,166
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
Counselors0.0 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Phantom Knight School of Opportunity is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West De Pere School District, which includes Phantom Knight School of Opportunity.
$13,166
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Phantom Knight School of Opportunity Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West De Pere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West De Pere Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West De Pere Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phantom Knight School of Opportunity's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in De Pere
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hemlock Creek Elementary
Standard public school
822 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Susie C Altmayer Elementary
Standard public school
525 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Dickinson Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~22 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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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 public 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 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 30% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phantom Knight School of Opportunity rank among schools in De Pere?
By Resource Investment Index, Phantom Knight School of Opportunity ranks #6 of 6 schools in De Pere, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in De Pere on the city page.
Is Phantom Knight School of Opportunity a good school?
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. 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 West De Pere School District?
Besides Phantom Knight School of Opportunity, West De Pere School District also operates West De Pere High (1,050 students), Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students), and Westwood Elementary (623 students). See the West De Pere School District district page for the complete list.
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