Enrollment
72
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, WI
Wildlands Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Wildlands Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550063002586Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wildlands Charter School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wildlands Charter School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wildlands Charter School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Augusta, WI.
School address
District: Augusta School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550063002586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wildlands Charter School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wildlands Charter School
Wildlands Charter School is a lower-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Augusta, Wisconsin, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.1% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Wisconsin average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Wisconsin schools, with 72 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 61 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
The surrounding Augusta School District spends $18,745 per pupil, 26% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Augusta's public schools, it stands alongside Augusta Elementary (215 students): Wildlands Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 9:1).
Augusta School District also operates Augusta Elementary (215 students) and Augusta High (144 students) alongside Wildlands Charter 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 Wildlands Charter School compares
Wildlands Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,745
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 97.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.4, Wildlands Charter School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Augusta School District, which includes Wildlands Charter School.
$18,745
Per student
+26%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 43.5%
Federal 19.6%
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 Wildlands Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Augusta High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Augusta Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wildlands Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Augusta
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wildlands Charter School
How many students attend Wildlands Charter School?
Wildlands Charter School has 72 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildlands Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildlands Charter School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wildlands Charter School?
14.1% of students at Wildlands Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wildlands Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Wildlands Charter School is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Augusta, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wildlands Charter School?
Wildlands Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Wildlands Charter School rank among public schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Wildlands Charter School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Augusta, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Augusta on the city page.
Is Wildlands Charter School a good school?
Wildlands Charter School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Augusta School District?
Besides Wildlands Charter School, Augusta School District also operates Augusta Elementary (215 students), Augusta High (144 students), and Augusta Middle (109 students). See the Augusta School District district page for the complete list.
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