- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukesha, WI
Waukesha East Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Waukesha East Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551578002502Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waukesha East Alternative School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #11 of 19
- schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waukesha East Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waukesha East Alternative School ranks #11 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578002502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Waukesha East Alternative School held near 74 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 551578002502 · Waukesha, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
74 enr · 6.2:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,167 students)
Waukesha East Alternative School held near 74 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waukesha East Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,167 students
- North High
North High
911 students
- South High
South High
833 students
- Butler Middle
Butler Middle
786 students
- Eachieve Acade
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
639 students
- This school 74
Waukesha East Alternative School
74 students
What this shows Waukesha East Alternative School reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waukesha East Alternative School compares
Waukesha East Alternative School 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 | 6.2:1 | ▼ 57% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 90% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 2% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,969
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
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 27.0%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Waukesha East Alternative School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Waukesha School District reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waukesha East Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waukesha East Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Waukesha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
Standard public school
639 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Stem Academy
Standard public school
580 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Rose Glen Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Banting Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 15:1 students per teacher
Bethesda Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waukesha East Alternative School
How many students attend Waukesha East Alternative School?
Waukesha East Alternative School has 74 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Waukesha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukesha East Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukesha East Alternative School is 6.2:1, which is 57% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 61% 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 Waukesha East Alternative School?
73.0% of students at Waukesha East Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waukesha East Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Waukesha East Alternative School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waukesha East Alternative School?
Waukesha East Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Waukesha East Alternative School rank among schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Waukesha East Alternative School ranks #11 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waukesha on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukesha School District?
Besides Waukesha East Alternative School, Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students), North High (911 students), and South High (833 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.