- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
School of Technology and Arts Ii grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+47.8%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 550753001295 · La Crosse, WI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
39 enr · 19.5:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (969 students)
School of Technology and Arts Ii grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+47.8%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
School of Technology and Arts Ii in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
969 students
- Logan High
Logan High
729 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
631 students
- Logan Middle
Logan Middle
424 students
- Southern Bluff 333
Southern Bluffs Elementary
333 students
- This school 39
School of Technology and Arts Ii
39 students
What this shows School of Technology and Arts Ii reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How School of Technology and Arts Ii compares
School of Technology and Arts Ii 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,989
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
Counselors0.2 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.
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
District finance for La Crosse School District reports $15,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~39 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), up 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.