Enrollment
60
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fond Du Lac, WI
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind
Federal NCES profile for Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551074003125Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind ranks #5 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: North Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551074003125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind is a small charter combined-grade school in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, enrolling 60 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.7% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Wisconsin schools, with 60 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
North Fond Du Lac School District also operates Friendship Learning Elementary (612 students) and Horace Mann High (453 students) alongside Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind.
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 Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind compares
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,924
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Fond Du Lac School District, which includes Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind.
$13,924
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 51.7%
Federal 11.7%
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 Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Learning Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bessie Allen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 84:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~60 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind
How many students attend Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind?
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind?
The student-teacher ratio at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind?
31.7% of students at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind?
The largest demographic group at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind?
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind rank among schools in Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind ranks #5 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fond Du Lac on the city page.
Is Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind a good school?
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 North Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind, North Fond Du Lac School District also operates Friendship Learning Elementary (612 students), Horace Mann High (453 students), and Bessie Allen Middle (339 students). See the North Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.
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