- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland Center, WI
Richland Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Richland Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551296002998Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Online Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Richland Center · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Online Academy has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Online Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Richland Center, WI.
School address
District: Richland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551296002998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Richland Online Academy shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-40.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 0.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 551296002998 · Richland Center, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
12 enr · 12:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland Center High (512 students)
Richland Online Academy shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-40.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 0.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Richland Online Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richland Cente
Richland Center High
512 students
- Richland Cente
Richland Center Primary School
301 students
- Richland Cente
Richland Center Intermediate School
275 students
- This school 12
Richland Online Academy
12 students
What this shows Richland Online Academy reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland Online Academy compares
Richland Online 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$16,365
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Asian 8.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Richland Online Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Center High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Center Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Center Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Richland Center
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~12 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Online Academy
How many students attend Richland Online Academy?
Richland Online Academy has 12 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland Center, WI. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Online Academy is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Richland Online Academy?
46.7% of students at Richland Online Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Richland Online Academy is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Richland Center, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Online Academy?
Richland Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Richland Online Academy rank among schools in Richland Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Online Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Richland Center, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richland Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Richland Online Academy, Richland School District also operates Richland Center High (512 students), Richland Center Primary School (301 students), and Richland Center Intermediate School (275 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.