Enrollment
218
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nekoosa, WI
Wise Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wise Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551038003089Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wise Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Nekoosa · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 72.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 218
- students enrolled
Wise Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wise Academy ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Nekoosa, WI.
School address
District: Nekoosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551038003089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
72.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+405% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wise Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wise Academy
Wise Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, enrolling 218 students.
Class loads run heavy: 72.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 405% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Among Nekoosa's public schools, it stands alongside Humke Elementary (313 students): Wise Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (72.7:1 vs 10.8:1).
Nekoosa School District also operates Alexander Middle (326 students) and Humke Elementary (313 students) alongside Wise 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 Wise Academy compares
Wise 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 | 72.7:1 | ▲ 405% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
72.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
72.7:1
students per teacher
- 405% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,780
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 + 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 96.3%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Wise Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nekoosa School District, which includes Wise Academy.
$14,780
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 22.7%
Federal 12.1%
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 Wise Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Humke Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nekoosa High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Wisconsin Stem Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nekoosa Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wise Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Nekoosa
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 (~218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~72.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wise Academy
How many students attend Wise Academy?
Wise Academy has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nekoosa, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wise Academy is 72.7:1, which is 405% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 363% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wise Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wise Academy is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Nekoosa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wise Academy?
Wise Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Wise Academy rank among public schools in Nekoosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Wise Academy ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Nekoosa, 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 Nekoosa on the city page.
Is Wise Academy a good school?
Wise Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Nekoosa School District?
Besides Wise Academy, Nekoosa School District also operates Alexander Middle (326 students), Humke Elementary (313 students), and Nekoosa High (285 students). See the Nekoosa School District district page for the complete list.
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