Enrollment
12
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland Online Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland Online Academy
Richland Online Academy is a small charter combined-grade school in Richland Center, Wisconsin, enrolling 12 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Wisconsin schools, with 12 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Richland Center's public schools, it stands alongside Richland Center High (512 students): Richland Online Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 12.2:1).
Richland School District also operates Richland Center High (512 students) and Richland Center Primary School (301 students) alongside Richland Online 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 Richland Online Academy compares
Richland Online 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,098
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland School District, which includes Richland Online Academy.
$15,098
Per student
+1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 49.6%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~12 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richland Online Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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