Enrollment
16
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eau Claire, WI
Second Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Second Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550405002658
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Second Avenue School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Second Avenue School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405002658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Second Avenue School
Second Avenue School is a small combined-grade school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, enrolling 16 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Wisconsin schools, with 16 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Among Eau Claire's public schools, it stands alongside Eau Claire Community Sites (435 students): Second Avenue School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students) and Memorial High (1,558 students) alongside Second Avenue School.
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 Second Avenue School compares
Second Avenue School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 16 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$13,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 68.8%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Second Avenue School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eau Claire Area School District, which includes Second Avenue School.
$13,882
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 12.0%
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 Second Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Delong Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| South Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Northstar Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Second Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Eau Claire
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eau Claire Community Sites
Standard public school
435 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Standard public school
301 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School
Standard public school
248 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Eau Claire Virtual School
Standard public school
147 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative education program
74 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Second Avenue School
How many students attend Second Avenue School?
Second Avenue School has 16 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Second Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Second Avenue School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Second Avenue School?
Second Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Second Avenue School rank among schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Second Avenue School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Eau Claire, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eau Claire on the city page.
Is Second Avenue School a good school?
Second Avenue School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Eau Claire Area School District?
Besides Second Avenue School, Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students), Memorial High (1,558 students), and Delong Middle (893 students). See the Eau Claire Area School District district page for the complete list.
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