- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tomah, WI
Robert Kupper Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Robert Kupper Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551491002543
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Kupper Learning Center earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Tomah · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Kupper Learning Center has class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Kupper Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 schools in Tomah, WI.
School address
District: Tomah Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551491002543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Robert Kupper Learning Center grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+27.6%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 551491002543 · Tomah, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 20.5:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomah High (882 students)
Robert Kupper Learning Center grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+27.6%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Robert Kupper Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tomah High
Tomah High
882 students
- Tomah Middle
Tomah Middle
663 students
- La Grange Elem
La Grange Elementary
400 students
- Lemonweir Elem 249
Lemonweir Elementary
249 students
- Miller Element 245
Miller Elementary
245 students
- This school 41
Robert Kupper Learning Center
41 students
What this shows Robert Kupper Learning Center reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Kupper Learning Center compares
Robert Kupper Learning Center 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$13,189
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
Counselors0.0 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 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Robert Kupper Learning Center is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Tomah Area School District reports $13,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Kupper Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomah Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Grange Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemonweir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Kupper Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Tomah
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
La Grange Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lemonweir Elementary
Standard public school
249 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Tomah Area Montessori School
Standard public school
72 students 24:1 students per teacher
Timber Pups Learning Center
Standard public school
32 students 32:1 students per teacher
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 (~41 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Kupper Learning Center
How many students attend Robert Kupper Learning Center?
Robert Kupper Learning Center has 41 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tomah, WI. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Kupper Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Kupper Learning Center is 20.5:1, which is 42% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Kupper Learning Center?
62.1% of students at Robert Kupper Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Kupper Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Robert Kupper Learning Center is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Tomah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Kupper Learning Center?
Robert Kupper Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Robert Kupper Learning Center rank among schools in Tomah?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Kupper Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 schools in Tomah, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tomah on the city page.
What other schools are in Tomah Area School District?
Besides Robert Kupper Learning Center, Tomah Area School District also operates Tomah High (882 students), Tomah Middle (663 students), and La Grange Elementary (400 students). See the Tomah Area School District district page for the complete list.