Enrollment
49
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551305001910Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in River Falls · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance Charter Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance Charter Academy
Renaissance Charter Academy is a small charter high school in River Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 49 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Wisconsin schools, with 49 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 98 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding River Falls School District spends $11,839 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 13 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 49 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among River Falls's high schools, it stands alongside River Falls High (1,062 students): Renaissance Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 16.6:1).
River Falls School District also operates River Falls High (1,062 students) and Meyer Middle (725 students) alongside Renaissance Charter Academy.
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 Renaissance Charter Academy compares
Renaissance Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,839
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Falls School District, which includes Renaissance Charter Academy.
$11,839
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 44.8%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~49 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Renaissance Charter Academy a good school?
Renaissance Charter Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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