- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stevens Point, WI
Point of Discovery School
Federal NCES profile for Point of Discovery School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551449003019Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Point of Discovery School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Stevens Point · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Point of Discovery School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Point of Discovery School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Stevens Point, WI.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449003019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Point of Discovery School shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 551449003019 · Stevens Point, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
93 enr · 9.3:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students)
Point of Discovery School shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Point of Discovery School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevens Point
Stevens Point Area Senior High
1,478 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
757 students
- P J Jacobs Jun
P J Jacobs Junior High
709 students
- Roosevelt Elem 522
Roosevelt Elementary
522 students
- Plover-Whiting 448
Plover-Whiting Elementary
448 students
- This school 93
Point of Discovery School
93 students
What this shows Point of Discovery School reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Point of Discovery School compares
Point of Discovery School is a shrinking 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 7% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$13,909
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Point of Discovery School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Stevens Point Area Public School District reports $13,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Point of Discovery School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Point of Discovery School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Stevens Point
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Standard public school
757 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
P J Jacobs Junior High
Standard public school
709 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Point 4 the Future
Standard public school
406 students
Preschool Options
Special-education school
34 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Juvenile Detention
Alternative education program
8 students 8:1 students per teacher
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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Point of Discovery School
How many students attend Point of Discovery School?
Point of Discovery School has 93 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stevens Point, WI. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Point of Discovery School?
The student-teacher ratio at Point of Discovery School is 9.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 41% 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 Point of Discovery School?
40.8% of students at Point of Discovery School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Point of Discovery School?
The largest demographic group at Point of Discovery School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Point of Discovery School?
Point of Discovery School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Point of Discovery School rank among schools in Stevens Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Point of Discovery School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Stevens Point, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stevens Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides Point of Discovery School, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students), and P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.