- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Poynette, WI
Poynette High
Federal NCES profile for Poynette High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551212001580
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poynette High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Poynette · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Poynette High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poynette High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Poynette, WI.
School address
District: Poynette School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551212001580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Poynette High held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 551212001580 · Poynette, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 12.9:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Poynette Elementary (416 students)
Poynette High held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Poynette High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poynette Eleme
Poynette Elementary
416 students
- This school
Poynette High
296 students
- Poynette Middl
Poynette Middle
271 students
What this shows Poynette High reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poynette High compares
Poynette High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,455
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Poynette High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Poynette School District reports $13,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poynette High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poynette Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poynette Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poynette High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide high 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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Poynette High
How many students attend Poynette High?
Poynette High has 296 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poynette, WI. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poynette High?
The student-teacher ratio at Poynette High is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Poynette High?
20.5% of students at Poynette High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poynette High?
The largest demographic group at Poynette High is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Poynette, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poynette High?
Poynette High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poynette High rank among public schools in Poynette?
By Resource Investment Index, Poynette High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Poynette, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Poynette School District?
Besides Poynette High, Poynette School District also operates Poynette Elementary (416 students) and Poynette Middle (271 students). See the Poynette School District district page for the complete list.