- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wise Academy held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 551038003089 · Nekoosa, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
218 enr · 72.7:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Middle (326 students)
Wise Academy held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wise Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexander Midd
Alexander Middle
326 students
- Humke Elementa
Humke Elementary
313 students
- Nekoosa High
Nekoosa High
285 students
- This school
Wise Academy
218 students
- Central Wiscon 32
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
32 students
- Nekoosa Academ 23
Nekoosa Academy
23 students
What this shows Wise Academy reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wise Academy compares
Wise Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,744
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Nekoosa School District reports $13,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~218 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, 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 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.
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.