Enrollment
175
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550011302942 Charter school
Woodlands School - State Street Campus — Milwaukee, WI
Federal NCES profile for Woodlands School - State Street Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlands School - State Street Campus earns an F Resource Investment Index (26/100), with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 26/100
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 175
- students enrolled
School address
District: Woodlands School Inc. · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodlands School - State Street Campus compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Woodlands School - State Street Campus reports 175 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 17% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 18.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 52% below the Wisconsin average and 65% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodlands School - State Street Campus compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 52% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 27% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
18 smaller classes than 22% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
175 larger than 17% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 52% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Overview
Enrollment 175 Top 27% in Wisconsin — larger than 73% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 18.3% -52% vs state
NCES ID 550011302942
Student demographics
African American 68.0%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
White 3.4%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: African American at 68.0% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
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Frequently asked questions about Woodlands School - State Street Campus
How many students attend Woodlands School - State Street Campus?
Woodlands School - State Street Campus has 175 students enrolled. It is a other school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlands School - State Street Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlands School - State Street Campus is 18.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlands School - State Street Campus?
18.3% of students at Woodlands School - State Street Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlands School - State Street Campus?
The largest demographic group at Woodlands School - State Street Campus is African American at 68.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlands School - State Street Campus?
Woodlands School - State Street Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Woodlands School - State Street Campus a good school?
Woodlands School - State Street Campus earns an F Resource Investment Index (26/100), with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.