Enrollment
204
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oshkosh, WI
Shapiro Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Shapiro Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551119002719
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shapiro Stem Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shapiro Stem Academy has class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shapiro Stem Academy ranks #3 of 5 schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119002719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shapiro Stem Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shapiro Stem Academy
Shapiro Stem Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, enrolling 204 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, Shapiro Stem Academy is leaner than roughly 91% of Wisconsin schools and 33% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 338 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Oshkosh's public schools, it stands alongside Webster Stanley Elementary (573 students): Shapiro Stem Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 22:1).
Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students) and North High (1,266 students) alongside Shapiro Stem 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 Shapiro Stem Academy compares
Shapiro Stem 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,459
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 70.1%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Shapiro Stem Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oshkosh Area School District, which includes Shapiro Stem Academy.
$14,459
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.1%
Federal 11.3%
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 Shapiro Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shapiro Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Oshkosh
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Webster Stanley Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 22:1 students per teacher
Ready 4 Learning School
Standard public school
522 students 32.6:1 students per teacher
Traeger Elementary
Standard public school
423 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Oakwood Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 14.1:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shapiro Stem Academy
How many students attend Shapiro Stem Academy?
Shapiro Stem Academy has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shapiro Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shapiro Stem Academy is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 Shapiro Stem Academy?
39.6% of students at Shapiro Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shapiro Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Shapiro Stem Academy is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shapiro Stem Academy?
Shapiro Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Shapiro Stem Academy rank among schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, Shapiro Stem Academy ranks #3 of 5 schools in Oshkosh, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oshkosh on the city page.
Is Shapiro Stem Academy a good school?
Shapiro Stem Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Oshkosh Area School District?
Besides Shapiro Stem Academy, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), North High (1,266 students), and Merrill Middle (832 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.
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