- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · River Falls, WI
Renaissance Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551305001910Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Charter Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in River Falls · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter Academy ranks #2 of 9 public schools in River Falls, WI.
School address
District: River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551305001910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Renaissance Charter Academy shrank from 51 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-19.6%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 551305001910 · River Falls, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
49 enr · 16.3:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: River Falls High (1,062 students)
Renaissance Charter Academy shrank from 51 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-19.6%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Falls Hi
River Falls High
1,062 students
- Meyer Middle
Meyer Middle
725 students
- Rocky Branch E
Rocky Branch Elementary
441 students
- Greenwood Elem 409
Greenwood Elementary
409 students
- Westside Eleme 403
Westside Elementary
403 students
- This school 49
Renaissance Charter Academy
49 students
What this shows Renaissance Charter Academy reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Charter Academy compares
Renaissance Charter Academy 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▲ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,933
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
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Renaissance Charter Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for River Falls School District reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Renaissance Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meyer Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in River Falls
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~49 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Charter Academy
How many students attend Renaissance Charter Academy?
Renaissance Charter Academy has 49 students enrolled. It is a high school in River Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Charter Academy is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Charter Academy?
39.2% of students at Renaissance Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Charter Academy is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Charter Academy?
Renaissance Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Renaissance Charter Academy rank among public schools in River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Charter Academy ranks #2 of 9 public schools in River Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in River Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in River Falls School District?
Besides Renaissance Charter Academy, River Falls School District also operates River Falls High (1,062 students), Meyer Middle (725 students), and Rocky Branch Elementary (441 students). See the River Falls School District district page for the complete list.