- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ripon, WI
Quest Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Quest Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551302002839Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quest Charter School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ripon · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Quest Charter School has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quest Charter School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ripon, WI.
School address
District: Ripon Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551302002839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Quest Charter School grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 551302002839 · Ripon, WI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
157 enr · 15.7:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ripon High (426 students)
Quest Charter School grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Quest Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ripon High
Ripon High
426 students
- Journey
Journey
398 students
- Ripon Middle
Ripon Middle
302 students
- Odyssey Academ
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning
266 students
- Barlow Park Ch 169
Barlow Park Charter School
169 students
- This school 157
Quest Charter School
157 students
What this shows Quest Charter School reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quest Charter School compares
Quest Charter School is a growing 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,493
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Quest Charter School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ripon Area School District reports $13,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quest Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Journey | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barlow Park Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quest Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Ripon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quest Charter School
How many students attend Quest Charter School?
Quest Charter School has 157 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ripon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quest Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quest Charter School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quest Charter School?
29.5% of students at Quest Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quest Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Quest Charter School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Ripon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quest Charter School?
Quest Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Quest Charter School rank among elementary schools in Ripon?
By Resource Investment Index, Quest Charter School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ripon, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ripon on the city page.
What other schools are in Ripon Area School District?
Besides Quest Charter School, Ripon Area School District also operates Ripon High (426 students), Journey (398 students), and Ripon Middle (302 students). See the Ripon Area School District district page for the complete list.