Enrollment
39
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Crosse, WI
School of Technology and Arts Ii
Federal NCES profile for School of Technology and Arts Ii, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550753001295Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Technology and Arts Ii earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in La Crosse · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
School of Technology and Arts Ii has class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of Technology and Arts Ii ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in La Crosse, WI.
School address
District: La Crosse School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550753001295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School of Technology and Arts Ii compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at School of Technology and Arts Ii
School of Technology and Arts Ii is a small charter middle school in La Crosse, Wisconsin, enrolling 39 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Wisconsin schools and 35% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Wisconsin schools, with 39 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among La Crosse's middle schools, it stands alongside Longfellow Middle (631 students): School of Technology and Arts Ii is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 14.7:1).
La Crosse School District also operates Central High (969 students) and Logan High (729 students) alongside School of Technology and Arts Ii.
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 School of Technology and Arts Ii compares
School of Technology and Arts Ii on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$15,778
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 81.6%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, School of Technology and Arts Ii is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Crosse School District, which includes School of Technology and Arts Ii.
$15,778
Per student
+6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 37.8%
Federal 11.8%
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 School of Technology and Arts Ii Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logan Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Bluffs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of Technology and Arts Ii's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in La Crosse
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about School of Technology and Arts Ii
How many students attend School of Technology and Arts Ii?
School of Technology and Arts Ii has 39 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Crosse, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Technology and Arts Ii?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Technology and Arts Ii is 19.5:1, which is 35% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School of Technology and Arts Ii?
21.7% of students at School of Technology and Arts Ii are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of Technology and Arts Ii?
The largest demographic group at School of Technology and Arts Ii is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in La Crosse, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of Technology and Arts Ii?
School of Technology and Arts Ii has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School of Technology and Arts Ii rank among middle schools in La Crosse?
By Resource Investment Index, School of Technology and Arts Ii ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in La Crosse, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in La Crosse on the city page.
Is School of Technology and Arts Ii a good school?
School of Technology and Arts Ii earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. 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 La Crosse School District?
Besides School of Technology and Arts Ii, La Crosse School District also operates Central High (969 students), Logan High (729 students), and Longfellow Middle (631 students). See the La Crosse School District district page for the complete list.
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