- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind held near 59 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 551074003125 · Fond Du Lac, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
60 enr · 15:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendship Learning Elementary (612 students)
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind held near 59 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friendship Lea
Friendship Learning Elementary
612 students
- Horace Mann Hi
Horace Mann High
453 students
- Bessie Allen M
Bessie Allen Middle
339 students
- Early Learning 84
Early Learning Center
84 students
- This school 60
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind
60 students
What this shows Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind compares
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for North Fond Du Lac School District reports $14,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~60 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.